How to pronounce lapping
Say it like LAP-ing. Lapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
- LAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay 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 lapping
American and British speakers say lapping in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-ing.
What does lapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of lap How to pronounce lap
- A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.
- The process of forming a lap or fleece of fibrous material for the carding-machine.
- The rubbing or polishing of a metal surface.
Where does lapping come from?
From Middle English lappinge, wlappynge, equivalent to lap + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lapping
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Questions about saying lapping
How do you pronounce lapping?
Say LAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapping?
Lapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.