How to pronounce laps
Say it like LAPS. Laps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of laps
American and British speakers say laps in essentially the same way: /læps/ in the US and /læps/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAPS.
What does laps mean?
- plural of lap How to pronounce lap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lap How to pronounce lap
Words that rhyme with laps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laps.
Words that sound like laps
Questions about saying laps
How do you pronounce laps?
Say LAPS. The American pronunciation is /læps/. In British English it is /læps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laps?
Laps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say laps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læps/ and the British form is /læps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as laps?
Laps sounds the same as lapse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.