How to pronounce "raus" in English
raʊs
ROWS
Primary stress: ROWS
Hear native speakers say raus in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “raus”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ROWS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "raus" 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 "raus" 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 "raus" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "raus" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "raus is" sounds like "raus-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "raus" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“the emperor and philosopher Marcus raus for example who once said Let each thing you would do say or intend be like that of a dying”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“commodity you got gilt you got all the discounts t. j. maxx raus stores are all selling goods at”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Like there's one called Juden Raus, which means Jews Out.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“nazis raus nazis get out of here because the people who are attending this match um are expressing their discontent their distrust with the government's measures”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“In both election campaigns in 2021 and in the repeat election in 2023, all my posters were defaced with "Kanacke raus",”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “raus”
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the emperor and philosopher Marcus raus for example who once said Let each thing you would do say or intend be like that of a dying
Hear it in context: “raus”
5 clipsThe English word “raus” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as raʊs (phonetic respelling: ROWS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (ROWS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “raus” functions as a interjection. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “raus” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:47
“of this proposition reading about the the stoics of classical Antiquity and the emperor and philosopher Marcus raus for example who once said Let each thing you would do say or intend be like that of a dying you would do say or intend be like that of a dying”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @45:03
“brand today I think they're all commodities every single brand is a commodity you got gilt you got all the discounts t. j. maxx raus stores are all selling goods at t.j.maxx raus stores are all selling goods at”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @33:02
“And there are these really insane games. Like there's one called Juden Raus, which means Jews Out. And seeing really insane propaganda on board games”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:49
“counter protesters and protesters both shouting at each other's nazis raus nazis get out of here because the people who are attending this match um are expressing their discontent their distrust with the government's measures um are expressing their discontent their distrust with the government's measures”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @7:50
“laughing from that small town. In both election campaigns in 2021 and in the repeat election in 2023, all my posters were defaced with "Kanacke raus", repeat election in 2023, all”
Definition & Meaning: “raus”
- An exclamation of German origin meaning out or get out, sometimes used in English contexts.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He opened the door and yelled raus to the stray dog.”
- “the emperor and philosopher Marcus raus for example who once said Let each thing you would do say or intend be like that of a dying”
- “commodity you got gilt you got all the discounts t. j. maxx raus stores are all selling goods at”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “raus”
- Pronunciation:
- ROWS
- Syllables:
- ROWS
- Written Hyphenation:
- raus
- Primary stress:
- ROWS
- IPA:
- raʊs
- Hear it in context
- raus
Words that Rhyme with “raus”
-aʊsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"raus" (⁄raʊs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "raus" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about raus
How do you pronounce “raus”?
“raus” is pronounced ⁄raʊs⁄ (ROWS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “raus”?
The primary stress in “raus” is on “ROWS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “raus” mean?
An exclamation of German origin meaning out or get out, sometimes used in English contexts.
How can I hear “raus” used in real sentences?
This page has 5 real-world video examples of “raus” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “raus”?
Single-syllable words like "raus" 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 "raus" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.