How to pronounce clapped
Say it like KLAPT. Clapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/klæpt/KLAPT
UK British/klæpt/KLAPT
- KLAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clapped
American and British speakers say clapped in essentially the same way: /klæpt/ in the US and /klæpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAPT.
What does clapped mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of clap How to pronounce clap
- Extremely ugly; physically unattractive.
Words that rhyme with clapped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clapped.
Questions about saying clapped
How do you pronounce clapped?
Say KLAPT. The American pronunciation is /klæpt/. In British English it is /klæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clapped?
Clapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say clapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæpt/ and the British form is /klæpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.