How to pronounce wrap
Say it like RAP. Wrap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrap 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.
American vs British pronunciation of wrap
American and British speakers say wrap in essentially the same way: /ræp/ in the US and /ræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP.
What does wrap mean?
- arrange or fold as a cover or protection“wrap the baby before taking her out”“Wrap the present”
- arrange or or coil around“roll your hair around your finger”“Twine the thread around the spool”
- enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering“Fog enveloped the house”
- cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
- a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
- the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with wrap
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Words that sound like wrap
Questions about saying wrap
How do you pronounce wrap?
Say RAP. The American pronunciation is /ræp/. In British English it is /ræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrap?
Wrap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAP.
Do Americans and Brits say wrap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræp/ and the British form is /ræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wrap?
Wrap sounds the same as rap in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.