How to pronounce rapes
Say it like RAYPS. Rapes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rapes
American and British speakers say rapes in essentially the same way: /reɪps/ in the US and /reɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYPS.
What does rapes mean?
- plural of rape
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rape
Questions about saying rapes
How do you pronounce rapes?
Say RAYPS. The American pronunciation is /reɪps/. In British English it is /reɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapes?
Rapes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say rapes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪps/ and the British form is /reɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.