How to Pronounce Race

To pronounce "race", say RAC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹeɪs/. 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

/ɹeɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “race”

"race" has 2 syllables: rac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rais — easy to mix up when writing.

What does race mean?

noun

  1. A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

    “The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others.”

  2. Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.

verb

  1. To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

    “The drivers were racing around the track.”

  2. To compete against in such a race.

    “I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.”

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Words that rhyme with race

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basetracecaseembracepaceaceshowcasefacespacedisgraceapaceefface

Related words

racewayhotfootbackwashrunwashairstreamspeedhasten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "race"?▾

"Race" has 2 syllables: rac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "race"?▾

The IPA transcription of "race" is /ɹeɪs/.

What does "race" mean?▾

Race: A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

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