How to pronounce wraparound
Say it like RAP-uh-rownd. Wraparound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- uh
- rownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wraparound 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of wraparound
American and British speakers say wraparound in essentially the same way: /ˈræpəraʊnd/ in the US and /ˈræpəraʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-uh-rownd.
What does wraparound mean?
- Designed to be wrapped around the body and tied.
- Extending around a corner or bend.
- Serving to surround or bookend something else.
- A garment that is wrapped around the body and tied.
- A label or advertising display that wraps around a container.
- A segment where material featuring one person (such as a reporter) is introduced and concluded by another person.
Where does wraparound come from?
From wrap + around.
Questions about saying wraparound
How do you pronounce wraparound?
Say RAP-uh-rownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpəraʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈræpəraʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wraparound?
Wraparound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · uh · rownd.
Do Americans and Brits say wraparound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpəraʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈræpəraʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.