How to pronounce reaps
Say it like REEPS. Reaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reaps
American and British speakers say reaps in essentially the same way: /rips/ in the US and /riːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEPS.
What does reaps mean?
- plural of reap. How to pronounce reap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reap How to pronounce reap
Words that rhyme with reaps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaps.
Questions about saying reaps
How do you pronounce reaps?
Say REEPS. The American pronunciation is /rips/. In British English it is /riːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaps?
Reaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEPS.
Do Americans and Brits say reaps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rips/ and the British form is /riːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.