How to pronounce riprap
Say it like RIP-rap. Riprap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP).
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- RIP
- rap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riprap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of riprap
American and British speakers say riprap in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪpræp/ in the US and /ˈrɪpræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIP-rap.
What does riprap mean?
- An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
- Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.
- To form a riprap in or upon.
Where does riprap come from?
Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap (“blow, stroke”).
Questions about saying riprap
How do you pronounce riprap?
Say RIP-rap. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪpræp/. In British English it is /ˈrɪpræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riprap?
Riprap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP). Broken into parts: RIP · rap.
Do Americans and Brits say riprap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪpræp/ and the British form is /ˈrɪpræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.