English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Raise Pronunciation
Raise is pronounced RAYZ, IPA /ˈreɪz/.
RAYZ
US /ˈreɪz/ · UK /ˈreɪz/
Syllables: RAYZ (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To lift something, or to increase an amount.
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Raise in a Sentence
- Raise your hand if you have a question.
- They raised the rent twice in one year.
- She asked for a raise in September.
Common Mispronunciations of Raise
Not RAYS
Let the s at the end buzz into a z, because hissing it gives race instead.
Not RYZ
Long ay here, the vowel of day, which is what separates raise from rise.
Tip: Raise and rays are homophones. Rise is a separate verb that takes no object.
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