How to pronounce wrapper
Say it like RAP-er. Wrapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
- RAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrapper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wrapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAP-er.
What does wrapper mean?
- Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
- An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.
- One who, or that which, wraps.“He proved to be a remarkably efficient wrapper of parcels.”
Where does wrapper come from?
From Middle English wrappere, equivalent to wrap + -er.
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Words that rhyme with wrapper
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Questions about saying wrapper
How do you pronounce wrapper?
Say RAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈræpɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrapper?
Wrapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · er.
Is wrapper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈræpɚ/ (RAP-er).
What words sound the same as wrapper?
Wrapper sounds the same as rapper in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.