How to pronounce plap
Say it like PLAP. Plap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of plap
American and British speakers say plap in essentially the same way: /plæp/ in the US and /plæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAP.
What does plap mean?
- To plash; fall with a plashing sound.
- The sound of plapping or a plash.
Words that rhyme with plap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plap.
Questions about saying plap
How do you pronounce plap?
Say PLAP. The American pronunciation is /plæp/. In British English it is /plæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plap?
Plap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAP.
Do Americans and Brits say plap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plæp/ and the British form is /plæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.