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