How to Pronounce "rape"
word
/ˈɹeɪp/
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/ɹˈeɪp/
rayp
Definition
Rape is the crime of forcing someone to have sex without their consent. It is a very serious and harmful act of sexual violence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹeɪp/
British English
/ɹˈeɪp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rayp
UK
rayp
Listen in Context
The law punishes rape severely.
She reported the rape to the police.
The court heard a rape case yesterday.
The article discusses how rape cases are often underreported.