How to pronounce reaping
Say it like REE-ping. Reaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reaping
American and British speakers say reaping in essentially the same way: /ˈripɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-ping.
What does reaping mean?
- present participle and gerund of reap How to pronounce reap
- The act by which something is reaped.
Words that rhyme with reaping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaping.
Questions about saying reaping
How do you pronounce reaping?
Say REE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈripɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaping?
Reaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say reaping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈripɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.