How to pronounce rapunzel
Say it like rah-PUUZ-ul. Rapunzel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUZ).
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US American/ˌrɑˈpʊzəl/rah-PUUZ-ul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- rah
- PUUZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapunzel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PUUZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does rapunzel mean?
noun
- A plant with leaves and crisp roots which have been used in salads, rampion, Campanula rapunculus.
- A plant with leaves which are used in salads, corn salad or mâche, Valerianella locusta.
Where does rapunzel come from?
Borrowed from German Rapunzel.
Questions about saying rapunzel
How do you pronounce rapunzel?
Say rah-PUUZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɑˈpʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapunzel?
Rapunzel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUZ). Broken into parts: rah · PUUZ · ul.