How to pronounce raise

Say it like this: /ˈɹeɪz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɹeɪz/

What does raise mean?

verbTo cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

“the flag was raised”

To form by the accumulation of materials or constituent parts; to build up; to erect.

“to raise a wall, or a heap of stones”

To cause something to come to the surface of water.

“The ship was raised ten years after it had sunk.”

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