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