How to pronounce raps
Say it like RAPS. Raps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of raps
American and British speakers say raps in essentially the same way: /ræps/ in the US and /ræps/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAPS.
What does raps mean?
- plural of rap How to pronounce rap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rap How to pronounce rap
Words that rhyme with raps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raps.
Questions about saying raps
How do you pronounce raps?
Say RAPS. The American pronunciation is /ræps/. In British English it is /ræps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raps?
Raps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say raps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræps/ and the British form is /ræps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.