How to Pronounce Raps

To pronounce "raps", say RAPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “raps”

"raps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with collapse and lapse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wraps — easy to mix up when writing.

What does raps mean?

noun

  1. A sharp blow with something hard.

    “The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.”

  2. Blame for something.

    “You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.”

verb

  1. To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
  2. To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.

noun

  1. A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

Synonyms

fallknocknoogie

Words that rhyme with raps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapselapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswraps

Related words

whangwhackknockpatbeltblametapstrike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raps"?▾

"Raps" has one syllable.

What does "raps" mean?▾

Raps: A sharp blow with something hard.

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