How to pronounce hasp
Say it like HASP. Hasp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HASP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hasp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HASPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hasp
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAHSP.
What does hasp mean?
- A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
- A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
- Alternative form of hesp (“measure of linen thread”).
- To shut or fasten with a hasp, or as with a hasp.
Where does hasp come from?
Cognate with Middle Dutch haspe, Middle Low German haspe, hespe, German Low German Haspel (“spindle of yarn”), German Häspe, Danish haspe, Swedish hasp, Icelandic hespa (“clamp; hasp; skein of yarn”).
Words that rhyme with hasp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hasp.
Questions about saying hasp
How do you pronounce hasp?
Say HASP. The American pronunciation is /hæsp/. In British English it is /hɑːsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hasp?
Hasp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HASP.
Is hasp 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 /hɑːsp/ (HAHSP).