How to Pronounce Raise

To pronounce "raise", say RAIS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹeɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹeɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “raise”

"raise" has 2 syllables: rais-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: raze, res, rays, rase — easy to mix up when writing.

What does raise mean?

noun

  1. An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).

    “The boss gave me a raise.”

  2. A shoulder exercise in which the arms are elevated against resistance.

verb

  1. (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

    “to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself”

  2. To create, increase or develop.

    “We need to raise the motivation level in the company.”

Synonyms

lift

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Words that rhyme with raise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazegrazepraisecrazedais

Related words

promoteheightenelevationelevateenhanceupraisegrowadvance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raise"?▾

"Raise" has 2 syllables: rais · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "raise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "raise" is /ɹeɪz/.

What does "raise" mean?▾

Raise: An increase in wages or salary; a rise (UK).

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