How to Pronounce Rasp

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

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

What does rasp mean?

noun

  1. A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.
  2. The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.

    “the rasp of her perpetual cough”

verb

  1. To use a rasp.
  2. To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

Words that rhyme with rasp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gaspclaspaspagasphandclaspgrasp

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rasp"?▾

"Rasp" has one syllable.

What does "rasp" mean?▾

Rasp: A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

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