How to Pronounce "rapacious"
word
ɹəˈpæʃɪs/, /ɹəˈpeɪʃɪs
ruh-PAY-shis
ɹæpˈeɪʃəs
ruh-PAY-shus
Definition
Showing an extreme and greedy desire for something, especially for money, power, or food; can also describe aggressively taking what one wants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈpæʃɪs/, /ɹəˈpeɪʃɪs
British English
ɹæpˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruh-PAY-shis
UK
ruh-PAY-shus
Listen in Context
The rapacious businessman cared only about profit.
Some animals have a rapacious hunger after winter.
The company’s rapacious policies upset many workers.
That landlord is notorious for his rapacious rent increases every year.