How to pronounce yappy
Say it like YAP-ee. Yappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAP).
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- YAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yappy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yappy
American and British speakers say yappy in essentially the same way: /ˈjæpi/ in the US and /ˈjæpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAP-ee.
What does yappy mean?
- Of a dog, yapping in an annoying manner.“yappy puppy”
- Very talkative; talking foolishly or at length.
Where does yappy come from?
From yap + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with yappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yappy.
Questions about saying yappy
How do you pronounce yappy?
Say YAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæpi/. In British English it is /ˈjæpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yappy?
Yappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAP). Broken into parts: YAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjæpi/ and the British form is /ˈjæpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.