Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pseudorape

/ˈsu.doʊˌɹeɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pseu-do-rape
IPA
/ˈsu.doʊˌɹeɪp/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sexual act in which a person pretends to rape another.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An act that appears to be rape but in fact is not.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pseudo- + rape.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsu.doʊˌɹeɪp/
  • British English: /ˈsjuː.dəʊˌɹeɪp/

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Questions

How do you pronounce pseudorape?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsu.doʊˌɹeɪp/.
What does pseudorape mean?
A sexual act in which a person pretends to rape another.
Where does pseudorape come from?
From pseudo- + rape.

How to pronounce pseudorape

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