How to Pronounce Racer

To pronounce "racer", say RAC-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪsə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹeɪsə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “racer”

"racer" has 2 syllables: rac-er. It rhymes with chaser and tracer, if that helps it stick.

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

What does racer mean?

noun

  1. Someone who takes part in a race.
  2. A racehorse.

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Words that rhyme with racer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chasertracerbracerlacereraserplaceracerbaserpacerspacerfacer

Related words

cyclistmarathonerrunnerpilotsprinterrideragilecluster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "racer"?▾

"Racer" has 2 syllables: rac · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "racer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "racer" is /ˈɹeɪsə/.

What does "racer" mean?▾

Racer: Someone who takes part in a race.

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