Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "raising" is pronounced as /ˈreɪzɪŋ/. It is spelled with the letter "ai" that represents the long "a" sound /eɪ/. The letter "s" is used to represent the sound /z/, while the letter "i" stands for the short "i" sound /ɪ/. Lastly, the letter "ng" represents the sound /ŋ/. Overall, the spelling of "raising" is a good example of the English language's complicated phonetic system.
Raising, as a noun, refers to the action or process of bringing up, nurturing, or developing something or someone to a better or more advanced level. It typically involves taking care of, educating, and training individuals, especially children, in order to prepare them for adulthood. The concept of raising encompasses various aspects, such as providing psychological, emotional, physical, and moral guidance to ensure proper growth and development.
Raising, as a verb, is the present participle of the verb "raise." As a verb, it refers to the act of lifting or elevating something from a lower position to a higher one. It can also mean to increase the quantity, degree, or intensity of something, or to bring about a particular condition or state. For example, raising one's hand signifies the act of physically lifting it upwards. In a more abstract sense, raising can involve promoting or advancing someone's status, position, or level of awareness.
Furthermore, raising is used to describe the process of causing objects or structures to be built or erected. For instance, constructing a building involves raising its walls and adding various elements until it is complete. Additionally, in the context of farming, raising refers to the act of breeding or cultivating animals or plants for specific purposes, such as raising livestock or growing crops for harvest.
The act of lifting or setting up; in Amer., the operation or work of setting up the frame of a building.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "raising" is derived from the Old Norse word "reisa" which means "to raise or lift up". This Old Norse word ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "raisijaną" which has the same meaning. The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of lifting or elevating something. Over time, it has also acquired other meanings such as the act of bringing up or promoting something, as well as the act of constructing or building.
