How to pronounce enrapture
Say it like en-RAP-cher. Enrapture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP).
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- en
- RAP
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enrapture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enrapture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-RAP-chuh.
What does enrapture mean?
- To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.“Her song enraptured the audience with vivid images of the Scandinavian landscapes.”
Where does enrapture come from?
From en- + rapture.
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Words that rhyme with enrapture
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Questions about saying enrapture
How do you pronounce enrapture?
Say en-RAP-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈræptʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈræptʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enrapture?
Enrapture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP). Broken into parts: en · RAP · cher.
Is enrapture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈræptʃə/ (en-RAP-chuh).