How to Pronounce Rabid

To pronounce "rabid", say RAB-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪbɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹeɪbɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rabid”

"rabid" has 2 syllables: rab-id. It rhymes with abawed and chabad, if that helps it stick.

What does rabid mean?

noun

  1. A human or animal infected with rabies.
  2. Someone who is fanatical in opinion.

adjective

  1. Affected with rabies.
  2. Of or pertaining to rabies, or hydrophobia.

Words that rhyme with rabid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abawedchabadtabid

Related words

passionateoverzealousfanaticalfanaticangryenragedinsanemad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rabid"?▾

"Rabid" has 2 syllables: rab · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "rabid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rabid" is /ˈɹeɪbɪd/.

What does "rabid" mean?▾

Rabid: A human or animal infected with rabies.

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