How to Pronounce "race to"
expression
ˈɹeɪs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
RAYS-too, RAYS-tuh, RAYS-tih
ɹˈeɪs/ /tˈuː
RAYS-TOO
Definition
To hurry or compete to do something before others or before a deadline; to move as fast as possible towards a goal or task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈeɪs/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYS-too, RAYS-tuh, RAYS-tih
UK
RAYS-TOO
Listen in Context
The students race to finish their exams on time.
People race to catch the last bus home.
Firefighters race to save people from the burning building.
Tech companies race to develop the next big app.