How to pronounce raspy
Say it like RAS-pee. Raspy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS).
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US American/ˈræspi/RAS-pee
UK British/ˈrɑːspi/RAH-spee
- RAS
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raspy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of raspy
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: RAH-spee.
What does raspy mean?
adjective
- Rough, raw.“His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.”
- Irritable.
Where does raspy come from?
From rasp + -y.
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Questions about saying raspy
How do you pronounce raspy?
Say RAS-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈræspi/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːspi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raspy?
Raspy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS). Broken into parts: RAS · pee.
Is raspy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈrɑːspi/ (RAH-spee).