How to pronounce rapid

Say it like this: /ˈɹæp.ɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɹæp.ɪd/

What does rapid mean?

adjVery swift or quick.

“rapid improvement”

Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)

Needing only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)

advRapidly.

nounA rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.

A burst of rapid fire.

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