How to pronounce rhapsode
Say it like RAP-sohd. Rhapsode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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US American/ˈræpˌsoʊd/RAP-sohd
UK British/ˈræpˌsəʊd/RAP-sohd
- RAP
- sohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhapsode 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.
- sohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhapsode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAP-sohd.
What does rhapsode mean?
noun
- One who performs the poetry of a poet for an audience; not necessarily a writer of poetry.
- The interpreter of a poem.
Questions about saying rhapsode
How do you pronounce rhapsode?
Say RAP-sohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpˌsoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈræpˌsəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhapsode?
Rhapsode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · sohd.
Is rhapsode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈræpˌsəʊd/ (RAP-sohd).