Start with the 'ra' sound, pronounced like 'rat' without the 't'.
Then move to the 'pid' part, with a short and sharp 'p' sound.
End with a relaxed 'id', where the 'i' sounds like the 'i' in 'bit'.
Adding an extra syllable (ra-pi-d)
Overstressing the second syllable (ra-PID)
Using a long 'i' sound in 'pid' (ra-pEEd)
Start with the 'ra' sound, similar to 'rat' but without the 't'.
Move to a quick 'pid', ensuring the 'p' is prominent.
End with a short 'id', like in 'lid'.
Adding an extra syllable (ra-pi-d)
Overstressing the second syllable (ra-PID)
Using a long 'i' sound in 'pid' (ra-pEEd)
Yes, it is similar but without the 't' sound.
No, it should be a short 'i' sound as in 'bit'.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'ra'.
Very fast or quick.
/ˈræpɪdli/
In a rapid manner
/ræˈpɪdəti/
The quality of being rapid
/ˈræpɪdz/
Fast-flowing water
- Longer word with more stress on 'ly'.
- Extra syllable and different stress pattern.
- Ends with a 'dz' sound.
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