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