How to pronounce sapping
Say it like SAP-ing. Sapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay 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 sapping
American and British speakers say sapping in essentially the same way: /ˈsæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-ing.
What does sapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of sap How to pronounce sap
- The act by which something is sapped or depleted.
- The act of excavating trenches.
- The act of striking with a sap or club.
Words that rhyme with sapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapping.
Questions about saying sapping
How do you pronounce sapping?
Say SAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapping?
Sapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.