To pronounce "raspy", say RASPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɑː.spɪ/
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"raspy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaspe and glaspy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His incessant coughing made his voice sound raspy.”
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"Raspy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "raspy" is /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/.
Raspy: (of sound) Rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.
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