How to pronounce rapless
Say it like RAP-lus. Rapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rapless
American and British speakers say rapless in essentially the same way: /ˈræpləs/ in the US and /ˈræpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-lus.
What does rapless mean?
- Without rap music.“A rapless version of the song is on this CD.”
Where does rapless come from?
From rap + -less.
Words that rhyme with rapless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapless.
Questions about saying rapless
How do you pronounce rapless?
Say RAP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpləs/. In British English it is /ˈræpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapless?
Rapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say rapless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpləs/ and the British form is /ˈræpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.