How to pronounce serape
Say it like seh-RAH-pay. Serape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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US American/sɛˈrɑpeɪ/seh-RAH-pay
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- seh
- RAH
- pay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- payKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does serape mean?
noun
- A type of blanket worn as a cloak, especially by Spanish-Americans, or used as a saddle blanket.
Where does serape come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish serape.
Questions about saying serape
How do you pronounce serape?
Say seh-RAH-pay. The American pronunciation is /sɛˈrɑpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serape?
Serape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: seh · RAH · pay.