How to pronounce attap
Say it like AT-ap. Attap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of attap
American and British speakers say attap in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌtæp/ in the US and /ˈætəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-up.
What does attap mean?
- Nipa; a palm tree of the species Nypa fruticans.
- Thatch made from leaves of the nipa palm.
- A section of attap thatch.
Where does attap come from?
Borrowed from Malay atap (“roof”).
Questions about saying attap
How do you pronounce attap?
Say AT-ap. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌtæp/. In British English it is /ˈætəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attap?
Attap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ap.
Do Americans and Brits say attap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌtæp/ and the British form is /ˈætəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.