How to pronounce yap
Say it like YAP. Yap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of yap
American and British speakers say yap in essentially the same way: /jæp/ in the US and /jæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAP.
What does yap mean?
- Of a small dog, to bark.
- To talk, especially excessively; to chatter.“You’re always yapping, I wish you’d shut up.”
- To rob or steal from (someone).
- The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
- Casual talk; chatter.
- A badly behaved person, especially a child.
Where does yap come from?
Probably of imitative origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with yap
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Questions about saying yap
How do you pronounce yap?
Say YAP. The American pronunciation is /jæp/. In British English it is /jæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yap?
Yap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAP.
Do Americans and Brits say yap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jæp/ and the British form is /jæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.