How to pronounce mapping
Say it like MAP-ing. Mapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAP).
- MAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAPSay 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 mapping
American and British speakers say mapping in essentially the same way: /ˈmæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAP-ing.
What does mapping mean?
- The process of making maps.
- The process of locating genes on a chromosome.
- Assigning a PC to a shared drive or printer port on a network.
- present participle and gerund of map How to pronounce map
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mapping.
Questions about saying mapping
How do you pronounce mapping?
Say MAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mapping?
Mapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAP). Broken into parts: MAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.