How to pronounce lapped
Say it like LAPT. Lapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lapped
American and British speakers say lapped in essentially the same way: /læpt/ in the US and /læpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAPT.
What does lapped mean?
- simple past and past participle of lap How to pronounce lap
- Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race.“He had to pass the lapped cars on the racetrack.”
Words that rhyme with lapped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lapped.
Questions about saying lapped
How do you pronounce lapped?
Say LAPT. The American pronunciation is /læpt/. In British English it is /læpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapped?
Lapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say lapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læpt/ and the British form is /læpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.