How to pronounce wrapping
Say it like RAP-ing. Wrapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrapping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrapping
American and British speakers say wrapping in essentially the same way: /ˈræpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-ing.
What does wrapping mean?
- the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
- an enveloping bandage
Where does wrapping come from?
From Middle English wrappinge, wrappynge, equivalent to wrap + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with wrapping
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Questions about saying wrapping
How do you pronounce wrapping?
Say RAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrapping?
Wrapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wrapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.