How to pronounce rapey
Say it like RAY-pee. Rapey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪpi/RAY-pee
UK British/ˈreɪpi/RAY-pee
- RAY
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rapey
American and British speakers say rapey in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪpi/ in the US and /ˈreɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-pee.
What does rapey mean?
adjective
- Sexually aggressive or inappropriate in a way that causes fear or unease.
- Suggestive of, or characterised by, rape.“This song is pretty rapey if you think about the lyrics.”
Where does rapey come from?
From rape + -y.
Questions about saying rapey
How do you pronounce rapey?
Say RAY-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈreɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapey?
Rapey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say rapey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈreɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.