How to pronounce vapid
Say it like VAP-id. Vapid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vapid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VAP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vapid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vapid
American and British speakers say vapid in essentially the same way: /ˈvæpɪd/ in the US and /ˈvæpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAP-id.
What does vapid mean?
- Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
- Lifeless, dull, or banal.
- Tasteless, bland, or insipid.
Where does vapid come from?
Borrowed from Latin vapidus (“flat, vapid”).
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Questions about saying vapid
How do you pronounce vapid?
Say VAP-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæpɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvæpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vapid?
Vapid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAP). Broken into parts: VAP · id.
Do Americans and Brits say vapid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæpɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvæpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.