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