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How to pronounce 'rare' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "rare" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "rare"

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Simple pronunciation
rehr
IPA transcription
/ɹɛɹ/
Word frequency
1,275th

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What does "rare" mean?

  1. 1.not common or usual
  2. 2.not often done, seen, or happening
  3. 3.cooked for a short time, still red inside for meat

Examples of "rare" in a sentence

  • This stamp is rare and valuable.
  • We seldom eat such rare food.
  • It's rare for him to be late.

How common is "rare"?

Rare is the 1,275th most common word in English.

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