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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable rap
  • 3 letters
Syllables
rap has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ræp/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rap into syllables?

rap divides as rap. rap has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in rap?

Rap has 1 syllable (rap).

Which syllable is stressed in rap?

The stressed syllable in rap is rap. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce rap?

/ræp/ in American English.