How to pronounce "rapid"

rapid

Adjective
American
/ˈræpɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

ra pid

How natives say rapid

British
/ˈræpɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

ra pid

How natives say rapid

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

Common Mistakes

  • Adding an extra syllable (ra-pi-d)

  • Overstressing the second syllable (ra-PID)

  • Using a long 'i' sound in 'pid' (ra-pEEd)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

common mistakes

  • Adding an extra syllable (ra-pi-d)

  • Overstressing the second syllable (ra-PID)

  • Using a long 'i' sound in 'pid' (ra-pEEd)

FAQ

Is the 'ra' pronounced the same as in 'rat'?

Yes, it is similar but without the 't' sound.

Should 'pid' be pronounced 'peed'?

No, it should be a short 'i' sound as in 'bit'.

Where is the stress in 'rapid'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'ra'.

Definition

rapid

Very fast or quick.

Word Family

rapidly

/ˈræpɪdli/

adverb

In a rapid manner

Example: He ran rapidly.

rapidity

/ræˈpɪdəti/

noun

The quality of being rapid

Example: The rapidity of change is surprising.

rapids

/ˈræpɪdz/

noun

Fast-flowing water

Example: We navigated the rapids.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Rapid' vs. 'rapidly'

- Longer word with more stress on 'ly'.

'Rapid' vs. 'rapidity'

- Extra syllable and different stress pattern.

'Rapid' vs. 'rapids'

- Ends with a 'dz' sound.

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/əˈbrɔd/

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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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