English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Raisin Pronunciation
Raisin is pronounced RAY-zin, IPA /ˈreɪzɪn/.
RAY-zin
US /ˈreɪzɪn/ · UK /ˈreɪzən/
Syllables: RAY · zin (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A dried grape.
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Raisin in a Sentence
- She picked the raisins out of the bun.
- A handful of raisins makes a quick snack.
- The cake is heavy with raisins and candied peel.
Common Mispronunciations of Raisin
Not RAY-zing
An n closes this word, so it stops short of raising, which ends on the ng of sing.
Not RY-zin
That ai gives the ay of day. Pushed towards the y of my it starts to sound like risen.
Tip: Raisin and raising differ by one consonant at the very end and nothing else.
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