To pronounce "raised", say RAIS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹeɪzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹeɪzd/
IPA
"raised" has 2 syllables: rais-ed. It rhymes with dazed and glazed, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: razed — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself”
“We need to raise the motivation level in the company.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Raised" has 2 syllables: rais · ed.
The IPA transcription of "raised" is /ɹeɪzd/.
Raised: (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
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