Start with the 'r' sound. Curl your tongue back slightly.
Move to the long 'a' sound as in 'day'. Open your mouth wider.
End with the 's' sound. Let the air flow through your teeth.
ray-s (r-eys)
ra-ce (rah-cee)
rees (rees)
Start with the 'r' sound. Keep your lips relaxed.
Move to the long 'a' sound as in 'day'. Open your mouth wider.
End with the 's' sound. Ensure continuous airflow.
ray-s (r-eys)
ra-ce (rah-cee)
rees (rees)
The 'a' in 'race' does not split into separate syllables.
Yes, the American 'r' is more pronounced and rhotic.
Both words have a similar vowel and consonant ending sound.
A competition to see who is fastest.
/ˈreɪsər/
A person or thing that races
/ˈreɪsɪŋ/
The action of taking part in a race
/ˈreɪskɔːrs/
A track for horse races
'Racer' ends with an unstressed 'er'.
'Racing' includes a soft 'ing' ending sound.
'Racecourse' combines 'race' with a soft 'course'.
Practice 'race' with 'face', 'place', and 'grace' to master the sound.
Use a recorder to listen and adjust your pronunciation.
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