To pronounce "rarely", say RAR-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɛːli/
IPA
"rarely" has 2 syllables: rar-ely. It rhymes with fairly and squarely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Rarely do you ever find an eagle this far up the river.”
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"Rarely" has 2 syllables: rar · ely.
The IPA transcription of "rarely" is /ˈɹɛːli/.
Rarely: Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
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