How to pronounce pseudorape
Say it like SOO-doh-rayp. Pseudorape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- rayp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudorape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- raypGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudorape
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-doh-rayp.
What does pseudorape mean?
- An act that appears to be rape but in fact is not.
Where does pseudorape come from?
From pseudo- + rape.
Questions about saying pseudorape
How do you pronounce pseudorape?
Say SOO-doh-rayp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊˌreɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːdəʊˌreɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudorape?
Pseudorape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh · rayp.
Is pseudorape pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsjuːdəʊˌreɪp/ (SYOO-doh-rayp).