How to Pronounce Rapacious

To pronounce "rapacious", say RAP-ac-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rapacious”

"rapacious" has 3 syllables: rap-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does rapacious mean?

adjective

  1. Voracious; avaricious.
  2. Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.

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Words that rhyme with rapacious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciouspugnaciousefficacious

Related words

raveningedaciousravenousvoraciousgluttonousesurientpredatoryaggressive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rapacious"?▾

"Rapacious" has 3 syllables: rap · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "rapacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rapacious" is /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "rapacious" mean?▾

Rapacious: Voracious; avaricious.

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