How to pronounce risp
Say it like RISP. Risp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RISP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of risp
American and British speakers say risp in essentially the same way: /rɪsp/ in the US and /rɪsp/ in the UK.
British respelling: RISP.
What does risp mean?
- To rub together, to rasp or grate.
- A rubbing or grating together.
Where does risp come from?
From Middle English rispen, from Old Norse rispa (“scratch”), from Proto-Germanic *ripsōną (“to rend; rip; tear open”), from Proto-Indo-European *reyb- (“to tear; snatch; pluck; reap”).
Words that rhyme with risp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risp.
Questions about saying risp
How do you pronounce risp?
Say RISP. The American pronunciation is /rɪsp/. In British English it is /rɪsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risp?
Risp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RISP.
Do Americans and Brits say risp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪsp/ and the British form is /rɪsp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.