How to pronounce rapped
Say it like RAPT. Rapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rapped
American and British speakers say rapped in essentially the same way: /ræpt/ in the US and /ræpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAPT.
What does rapped mean?
- simple past and past participle of rap How to pronounce rap
Words that rhyme with rapped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapped.
Words that sound like rapped
Questions about saying rapped
How do you pronounce rapped?
Say RAPT. The American pronunciation is /ræpt/. In British English it is /ræpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapped?
Rapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say rapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræpt/ and the British form is /ræpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rapped?
Rapped sounds the same as rapt, wrapped in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.