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