How to pronounce clapmatch
Say it like KLAP-mach. Clapmatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP).
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- KLAP
- mach
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clapmatch 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.
- machKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clapmatch
American and British speakers say clapmatch in essentially the same way: /ˈklæpmætʃ/ in the US and /ˈklæpmætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAP-mach.
What does clapmatch mean?
- Any female seal.
Where does clapmatch come from?
Borrowed from Dutch klapmuts (“hooded seal, hat with ear-flaps”).
Questions about saying clapmatch
How do you pronounce clapmatch?
Say KLAP-mach. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæpmætʃ/. In British English it is /ˈklæpmætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clapmatch?
Clapmatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP). Broken into parts: KLAP · mach.
Do Americans and Brits say clapmatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæpmætʃ/ and the British form is /ˈklæpmætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.