How to Pronounce Rye

To pronounce "rye", say RYE — one syllable, IPA /ɹaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɹaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rye”

"rye" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wry, wrye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rye mean?

noun

  1. A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder.
  2. The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained.

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Words that rhyme with rye

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wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rye"?▾

"Rye" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rye" is /ɹaɪ/.

What does "rye" mean?▾

Rye: A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder.

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