How to Pronounce "raise a hand"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd
RAYZ uh HAND
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /hˈænd
RAYZ uh HAND
Definition
To lift your hand into the air, often to show you want to ask or answer a question, volunteer, or get someone's attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ uh HAND
UK
RAYZ uh HAND
Listen in Context
If you want to speak, please raise a hand.
The students all raise a hand when they know the answer.
Remember to raise a hand if you have a question.
She hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised a hand to answer.