How to pronounce rapt
Say it like RAPT. Rapt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapt 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 rapt
American and British speakers say rapt in essentially the same way: /ræpt/ in the US and /ræpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAPT.
What does rapt mean?
- Lifted up into the air; transported into heaven.
- Very interested, involved in something, absorbed, transfixed; fascinated or engrossed.“The children watched in rapt attention as the magician produced object after object from his hat.”
- Enthusiastic; ecstatic, elated, happy.“He was rapt with his exam results.”
Where does rapt come from?
Borrowed from Latin raptus, past participle of rapio (“to seize”).
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Words that rhyme with rapt
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Words that sound like rapt
Questions about saying rapt
How do you pronounce rapt?
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 rapt?
Rapt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say rapt 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 rapt?
Rapt sounds the same as wrapped in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.