rapilli

Questions

What does rapilli mean?

Small fragments of rock, pumice and other ejecta thrown out by a volcano.

Where does rapilli come from?

From Neapolitan, plural of rapillo.

How to pronounce rapilli

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rapilli”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “rapilli”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “rapilli” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.