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How do you say "rice" in Russian?

рис

ris

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "rice" is рис.

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Pronunciation

RIS with stress on this single syllable. The и is short, с is 's'.

Writing and usage

Рис has just three letters: р, и, с. It's one of the shortest Russian grain words.

Example sentence

Рис питательный продукт.

Rice is a nutritious food.

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How to remember рис

Рис sounds like 'rees'. Rice grains are small and numerous, fitting the short, quick sound.

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Questions about рис

How do you say "rice" in Russian?

In Russian, "rice" is рис. It is a noun.

How is рис written in Russian?

Рис has just three letters: р, и, с. It's one of the shortest Russian grain words.

How is рис used in a sentence?

Use рис as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Рис питательный продукт. (Rice is a nutritious food.).

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