RARE - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce rare?

This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of rare by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of rare through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of rare is /rˈɛr/.

Definition of rare according to Wiktionary:
rare can be an adjective or a verb

As an adjective rare can mean:
1. Very uncommon; scarce.
2. Thin; of low density.
3. Good; enjoyable.
4. Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).
5. Early.

As a verb rare can mean:
1. To rear, rise up, start backwards.
2. To rear, bring up, raise.

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