How to Pronounce Wrap

To pronounce "wrap", say WRAP — one syllable, IPA /ɹæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrap”

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

Sounds exactly like: rap, rapp, rappe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wrap mean?

verb

  1. To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
  2. To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.

    “A snake wraps itself around its prey.”

Synonyms

enfoldlap

Antonyms

unwrap

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Words that rhyme with wrap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgapgap

Related words

wrapperenwrapenfoldenvelopencloserollwindcovering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrap"?▾

"Wrap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrap" is /ɹæp/.

What does "wrap" mean?▾

Wrap: To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

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