How to pronounce clasp
Say it like KLASP. Clasp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLASP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clasp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clasp
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAHSP.
What does clasp mean?
- To take hold of; to grasp.“They clasped hands and parted as friends.”
- To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.
- A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.“I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!”
- A bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to either indicate an additional award of the medal, or the action or service for which it was awarded.
- An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.“He took her hand in a firm clasp.”
Where does clasp come from?
Noun dated ca. 1300 and verb dated ca.
Words that rhyme with clasp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clasp.
Questions about saying clasp
How do you pronounce clasp?
Say KLASP. The American pronunciation is /klæsp/. In British English it is /klɑːsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clasp?
Clasp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLASP.
Is clasp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /klɑːsp/ (KLAHSP).