How to pronounce clapbread
Say it like KLAP-bred. Clapbread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklæpbrɛd/KLAP-bred
UK British/ˈklæpbrɛd/KLAP-bred
- KLAP
- bred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clapbread pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bredKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of clapbread
American and British speakers say clapbread in essentially the same way: /ˈklæpbrɛd/ in the US and /ˈklæpbrɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAP-bred.
What does clapbread mean?
noun
- clapcake
Where does clapbread come from?
From clap + bread.
Questions about saying clapbread
How do you pronounce clapbread?
Say KLAP-bred. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæpbrɛd/. In British English it is /ˈklæpbrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clapbread?
Clapbread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP). Broken into parts: KLAP · bred.
Do Americans and Brits say clapbread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæpbrɛd/ and the British form is /ˈklæpbrɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.