How to pronounce slappy
Say it like SLAP-ee. Slappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAP).
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- SLAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slappy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slappy
American and British speakers say slappy in essentially the same way: /ˈslæpi/ in the US and /ˈslæpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAP-ee.
What does slappy mean?
- Resembling a slap, especially of sound.
- A grind on a curb without doing an ollie.
Where does slappy come from?
From slap + -y.
Words that rhyme with slappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slappy.
Questions about saying slappy
How do you pronounce slappy?
Say SLAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæpi/. In British English it is /ˈslæpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slappy?
Slappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAP). Broken into parts: SLAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say slappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæpi/ and the British form is /ˈslæpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.