How to pronounce rapine
Say it like RAP-eyen. Rapine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rapine
American and British speakers say rapine in essentially the same way: /ˈræpaɪn/ in the US and /ˈræpaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-eyen.
What does rapine mean?
- The seizure of someone's property by force; pillage; plunder.
- To plunder.
Where does rapine come from?
From Middle English rapyne, from Old French rapine, from Latin rapīna, from rapiō.
Questions about saying rapine
How do you pronounce rapine?
Say RAP-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈræpaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapine?
Rapine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say rapine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈræpaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.