How to pronounce asap
Say it like AY-es-ay-pee. Asap has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- es
- ay
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of asap
American and British speakers say asap in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpi/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-es-ay-pee.
What does asap mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of ASAP.
Questions about saying asap
How do you pronounce asap?
Say AY-es-ay-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpi/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asap?
Asap has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · es · ay · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say asap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpi/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌɛˌseɪˌpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.