How to pronounce gapping
Say it like GAP-ing. Gapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP).
- GAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gapping
American and British speakers say gapping in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAP-ing.
What does gapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of gap How to pronounce gap
- A type of ellipsis that occurs in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures, and usually elides minimally a finite verb and further any non-finite verbs that are present.
- The formation of a gap.
Words that rhyme with gapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gapping.
Questions about saying gapping
How do you pronounce gapping?
Say GAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gapping?
Gapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP). Broken into parts: GAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.