How to pronounce enraptured
Say it like en-RAP-cherd. Enraptured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP).
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- en
- RAP
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enraptured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enraptured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-RAP-chud.
What does enraptured mean?
- simple past and past participle of enrapture How to pronounce enrapture
- Marked by fondness; filled with delight
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Questions about saying enraptured
How do you pronounce enraptured?
Say en-RAP-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈræptʃɚd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈræptʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enraptured?
Enraptured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP). Broken into parts: en · RAP · cherd.
Is enraptured 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 /ɛnˈræptʃəd/ (en-RAP-chud).