How to Pronounce "raise the stakes"
expression
RAYZ thuh STAYKS
rayz thuh STAYKS
Definition
To increase the level of risk, importance, or reward in a situation; to make something more serious or intense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsteɪks
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ thuh STAYKS
UK
rayz thuh STAYKS
Listen in Context
The company decided to raise the stakes by investing more money.
If you want to win, you have to raise the stakes.
They raised the stakes by announcing a bigger prize.
With tough competition, they decided to raise the stakes and double their offer.