How to pronounce clasped
Say it like KLASPT. Clasped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/klæspt/KLASPT
UK British/klɑːspt/KLAHSPT
- KLASPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clasped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clasped
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAHSPT.
What does clasped mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of clasp How to pronounce clasp
Questions about saying clasped
How do you pronounce clasped?
Say KLASPT. The American pronunciation is /klæspt/. In British English it is /klɑːspt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clasped?
Clasped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLASPT.
Is clasped 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 /klɑːspt/ (KLAHSPT).