To pronounce "rapid", say RAP-id — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rapid
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RAP-id
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"rapid" has 2 syllables: rap-id. It rhymes with vapid and crapaud, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rapid" has 2 syllables: rap · id.
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