How to Pronounce "rapid"
word
/ˈɹæpəd/
RA-pid
/ɹˈæpɪd/
RA-pid
Definition
Happening or moving very quickly; much faster than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹæpəd/
British English
/ɹˈæpɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-pid
UK
RA-pid
Listen in Context
The patient's rapid heartbeat worried the doctor.
There was a rapid change in the weather.
Technology has seen rapid development in recent years.
After the announcement, there was a rapid increase in ticket sales.