English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rhea Pronunciation
Rhea is pronounced REE-uh, IPA /ˈriə/.
REE-uh
US /ˈriə/ · UK /ˈriː/
Syllables: REE · uh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun; also a proper noun: A large flightless South American bird, and also a given name and a Titan of Greek myth.
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Rhea in a Sentence
- A rhea can outrun a horse over rough ground.
- Rhea is the second largest moon of Saturn.
- We saw a pair of rheas at the far end of the paddock.
Common Mispronunciations of Rhea
Not RAY-uh
Greek ea here gives a long ee, not an ay. Think of the ee in real rather than the ay in realtor.
Not RHEE-hah
Leave the h unsaid. The rh spelling is a Greek leftover and the word simply starts with r.
Tip: Two syllables, REE then a soft uh. British dictionaries often give a single long REE.
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