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