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How to pronounce raper

Say it like RAY-per. Raper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪpɚ/RAY-per
UK British/ˈreɪpə/RAY-puh
  • RAY
  • per
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Raper pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of raper

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: RAY-puh.

What does raper mean?

noun
  1. One who commits rape; a rapist.

Where does raper come from?

From rape + -er.

Words that rhyme with raper

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raper.

Questions about saying raper

How do you pronounce raper?

Say RAY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in raper?

Raper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · per.

Is raper 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 /ˈreɪpə/ (RAY-puh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).