How to Pronounce Wrapper

To pronounce "wrapper", say WRAPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹapɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹapɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrapper”

"wrapper" has 2 syllables: wrapp-er. It rhymes with dapper and clapper, if that helps it stick.

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

What does wrapper mean?

noun

Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.

Synonyms

adapter primitive wrapper class wrapper class

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Words that rhyme with wrapper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dapper clapper trapper slapper strapper sapor crapper scrapper snapper sapper kidnapper rapper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrapper"?▾

"Wrapper" has 2 syllables: wrapp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrapper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrapper" is /ˈɹapɚ/.

What does "wrapper" mean?▾

Wrapper: Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

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