Hoe spreek je „raze” uit in het Engels
reɪz
RAYZ
Hoofdklemtoon: RAYZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “raze”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "raze" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "raze" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "raze" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "raze" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“He decided to raze--I mentioned this before-- he razed to the ground Nero's Domus Aurea: destroyed it,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“I assure you, we certainly won’t raze them to the ground.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Israel has continued to raze border villages to create a depopulated buffer zone.”— PBS NewsHourWatch clip
“because I had built it -- we want to buy that land and raze it and put houses on it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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He decided to raze--I mentioned this before-- he razed to the ground Nero's Domus Aurea: destroyed it,
Hoor in context: “raze”
15 clipsThe Engels word “raze” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as reɪz (phonetic respelling: RAYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (RAYZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “raze” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 15 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “raze” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, TEDx Talks, PBS NewsHour.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @22:51
“and when it came to trying to court the favor of the public. He decided to raze--I mentioned this before-- he razed to the ground Nero's Domus Aurea: destroyed it, he razed to the ground Nero's Domus Aurea: destroyed it,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @10:29
“Once we’ve done that, what will we do with suburban areas? I assure you, we certainly won’t raze them to the ground. No, we must simply stop building them.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @5:18
“and our core national security interests. We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated. We are going to annihilate their navy. We are going to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @3:13
“dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests. We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally again obliterated. So, what and who is the US”
- 🇺🇸 USPBS NewsHourClip #5 · @17:02
“enabling our people to go back to their land. But not much is left to return to. Israel has continued to raze border villages to create a depopulated buffer zone. Rights groups say such systematic demolitions could amount to war crimes. to raze border villages to create a depopulated buffer”
Definitie & Betekenis: “raze”
- To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish.
- To completely remove (someone or something), especially from a place, a situation, etc.; also, to remove from existence; to destroy, to obliterate.
- A slight wound; a scratch; also, a cut, a slit.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “The fortreſſe was raſed and beaten downe to the erthe⸝ whiche had coſt moche the makynge therof: […]”
- “Yet at the laſt, caſting with my ſelf, that yͤ heat of thy loue might cleane be razed with yͤ coldnes of my letter, I thought it good to commit an inconuenience, that I might preuent a miſchiefe, chuſing rather to cut thée off ſhort by rigour, then to giue thée any iot of hope by ſilence.”
- “He decided to raze--I mentioned this before-- he razed to the ground Nero's Domus Aurea: destroyed it,”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “raze”
- Pronunciation:
- RAYZ
- Lettergrepen:
- RAYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- raze
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- RAYZ
- IPA:
- reɪz
- Hoor in context
- raze
Synoniemen: “raze”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “raze” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “raze”
-eɪzWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "raze" (⁄reɪz⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „raze”
Hoe spreek je “raze” uit in het Engels?
“raze” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄reɪz⁄ (RAYZ). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “raze”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “raze” ligt op “RAYZ”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “raze”?
To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish.
Hoe kan ik “raze” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 15 videovoorbeelden van “raze” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “raze”?
Single-syllable words like "raze" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "raze" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.