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
2,079th
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What does "rare" mean?
1.not common or usual
2.not often done, seen, or happening
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 2,079th most common word in English.
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