How to Pronounce Rise

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rise”

"rise" has 2 syllables: ris-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

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

What does rise mean?

verb

  1. To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
  2. To increase in value or standing.

Synonyms

come back from the deadariseget upclimbgo upincrease

Antonyms

descenddropfallsinksetdecrease

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Words that rhyme with rise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemisechastise

Related words

ascendingascentliftascensionariseupgradeboostclimb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rise"?▾

"Rise" has 2 syllables: ris · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rise" is /ɹaɪs/.

What does "rise" mean?▾

Rise: To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

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