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