How to pronounce rapturous
Say it like RAP-chuh-rus. Rapturous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- chuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapturous 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rapturous
American and British speakers say rapturous in essentially the same way: /ˈræptʃərəs/ in the US and /ˈræptʃərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-chuh-rus.
What does rapturous mean?
- Full of rapture.“the rapturous applause”
Where does rapturous come from?
From rapture + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rapturous
How do you pronounce rapturous?
Say RAP-chuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈræptʃərəs/. In British English it is /ˈræptʃərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapturous?
Rapturous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · chuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say rapturous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræptʃərəs/ and the British form is /ˈræptʃərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.