How to Pronounce Raced

To pronounce "raced", say RAC-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

RAC-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “raced”

"raced" has 2 syllables: rac-ed. It rhymes with chaste and distaste, if that helps it stick.

What does raced mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

adjective

  1. (social studies) Belonging to a certain race of people.

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Words that rhyme with raced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chastedistastedebasedbastewastelambasteshowcasedencasedbasedtastemisplacedlaced

Related words

spedregisteredinchedrecordedreturnedtorerushedhurried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raced"?▾

"Raced" has 2 syllables: rac · ed.

What does "raced" mean?▾

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

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