How to pronounce "razy" in English
ˈreɪ.zi
RAY·zee
Primary stress: RAY
Hear native speakers say razy in context across real video clips
sit and talk a little more we'd say yeah oh no I don't actually know I raise I razy if you that because I don't think that we should eradicate disease and what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “razy”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
zee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("RAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "razy" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "razy is" sounds like "razy-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "razy" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“razy if you that because I don't think that we should eradicate disease and what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about”— StanfordWatch clip
“the anti-war movement and it was a razy class and it was a different time and place let me tell you but let me it was also great”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “razy”
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razy if you that because I don't think that we should eradicate disease and what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about
Hear it in context: “razy”
3 clipsThe English word “razy” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈreɪ.zi (phonetic respelling: RAY-zee). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (RAY · zee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (RAY). Grammatically, “razy” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “razy” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @97:35
“sit and talk a little more we'd say yeah oh no I don't actually know I raise I razy if you that because I don't think that we should eradicate disease and what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:40
“in this room it was a it was in the middle of the anti-war movement and it was a razy class and it was a different time and place let me tell you but let me it was also great place let me tell you but let me it was also great”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #3 · @4:15
“Like, this is more powerful than a supercomputer. It's so c razy. And we even got up close and personal with Google's dilution fridge, one of the coldest places in the universe. with Google's dilution fridge,”
Definition & Meaning: “razy”
- Old-fashioned or regional term meaning infirm, feeble, or decrepit.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The old wooden chair felt rather razy after decades of use.”
- “razy if you that because I don't think that we should eradicate disease and what I think it's important particularly in something that's supposed to be about”
- “the anti-war movement and it was a razy class and it was a different time and place let me tell you but let me it was also great”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “razy”
- Pronunciation:
- RAY-zee
- Syllables:
- RAY · zee
- Written Hyphenation:
- ra · zy
- Primary stress:
- RAY
- IPA:
- ˈreɪ.zi
- Hear it in context
- razy
Words that Rhyme with “razy”
-eɪziWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"razy" (⁄ˈreɪ.zi⁄) 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, "razy" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about razy
How do you pronounce “razy”?
“razy” is pronounced ⁄ˈreɪ.zi⁄ (RAY-zee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “razy”?
“razy” has 2 syllables: RAY · zee.
Where is the stress in “razy”?
The primary stress in “razy” is on “RAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “razy” mean?
Old-fashioned or regional term meaning infirm, feeble, or decrepit.
How can I hear “razy” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “razy” 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 “razy”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).