How to pronounce gaped
Say it like GAYPT. Gaped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaped pronunciation, sound by sound
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- GAYPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gaped
American and British speakers say gaped in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪpt/ in the US and /ɡeɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYPT.
What does gaped mean?
- simple past and past participle of gape How to pronounce gape
Words that rhyme with gaped
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Questions about saying gaped
How do you pronounce gaped?
Say GAYPT. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪpt/. In British English it is /ɡeɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaped?
Gaped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYPT.
Do Americans and Brits say gaped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪpt/ and the British form is /ɡeɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.