How to Pronounce "in the raw"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑ
IN thuh RAW
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɔː
IN thuh RAW
Definition
Describes something in its natural, unprocessed state, or (informally) refers to being naked. Also used for honest and unfiltered situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh RAW
UK
IN thuh RAW
Listen in Context
He likes to eat oysters in the raw.
The vegetables are served in the raw.
The artist painted the model in the raw.
This documentary shows city life in the raw.