How to pronounce clapping
Say it like KLAP-ing. Clapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP).
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- KLAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clapping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clapping
American and British speakers say clapping in essentially the same way: /ˈklæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAP-ing.
What does clapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of clap How to pronounce clap
- The action by which someone or something claps.
Where does clapping come from?
From Middle English clappynge; equivalent to clap + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clapping
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Questions about saying clapping
How do you pronounce clapping?
Say KLAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clapping?
Clapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP). Broken into parts: KLAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.