How to Pronounce "raptures"
word
ˈɹæptʃɝ
RAP-chur
ɹˈæptʃəz
RAP-chuhz
Definition
'Raptures' refers to feelings of extreme happiness, joy, or delight. It is usually used in literary or formal English to describe powerful emotional excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæptʃɝ
British English
ɹˈæptʃəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAP-chur
UK
RAP-chuhz
Listen in Context
He was in raptures after hearing the good news.
The audience broke into raptures at her performance.
She smiled in raptures as she opened the gift.
The kids were in raptures over the puppy their parents brought home.