How to pronounce rapper
Say it like RAP-er. Rapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rapper. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAP-uh.
What does rapper mean?
- someone who performs rap music
- a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
Where does rapper come from?
From rap + -er.
Words that rhyme with rapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapper.
Words that sound like rapper
Questions about saying rapper
How do you pronounce rapper?
Say RAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈræpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapper?
Rapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · er.
Is rapper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈræpə/ (RAP-uh).
What words sound the same as rapper?
Rapper sounds the same as wrapper in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.