How to Pronounce Raises

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

RAIS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “raises”

"raises" has 2 syllables: rais-es. It rhymes with phases and gazes, if that helps it stick.

What does raises 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.”

noun

  1. A cairn or pile of stones.

Synonyms

lift

Words that rhyme with raises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phasesgazesblazesphrasespraisesappraisesglazesgrazeshazesamazescrazesrazes

Related words

promoteheightenelevationelevateenhanceupraisegrowadvance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raises"?▾

"Raises" has 2 syllables: rais · es.

What does "raises" mean?▾

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

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