How to pronounce wrapped
Say it like RAPT. Wrapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wrapped
American and British speakers say wrapped in essentially the same way: /ræpt/ in the US and /ræpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAPT.
What does wrapped mean?
- covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak“leaf-clothed trees”“fog-cloaked meadows”
- giving or marked by complete attention to“that engrossed look or rapt delight”“enwrapped in dreams”
- enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like“gaily wrapped gifts”
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Words that rhyme with wrapped
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Words that sound like wrapped
Questions about saying wrapped
How do you pronounce wrapped?
Say RAPT. The American pronunciation is /ræpt/. In British English it is /ræpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrapped?
Wrapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say wrapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræpt/ and the British form is /ræpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wrapped?
Wrapped sounds the same as rapt in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.