How to pronounce raptor
Say it like RAP-ter. Raptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raptor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of raptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAP-tuh.
What does raptor mean?
- A bird of prey.
- One of the dromaeosaurs, a family of carnivorous dinosaurs having tearing claws on the hind legs.
Where does raptor come from?
From Middle English raptour, from Latin raptor (“kidnapper, thief”).
Words that rhyme with raptor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raptor.
Questions about saying raptor
How do you pronounce raptor?
Say RAP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈræptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈræptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raptor?
Raptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · ter.
Is raptor 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 /ˈræptə/ (RAP-tuh).