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How to pronounce zappy

Say it like ZAP-ee. Zappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAP).

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US American/ˈzæpi/ZAP-ee
UK British/ˈzæpi/ZAP-ee
  • ZAP
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zappy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of zappy

American and British speakers say zappy in essentially the same way: /ˈzæpi/ in the US and /ˈzæpi/ in the UK.

British respelling: ZAP-ee.

What does zappy mean?

adjective
  1. Lively or energetic.

Where does zappy come from?

From zap + -y.

Words that rhyme with zappy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zappy.

Questions about saying zappy

How do you pronounce zappy?

Say ZAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæpi/. In British English it is /ˈzæpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zappy?

Zappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAP). Broken into parts: ZAP · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say zappy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzæpi/ and the British form is /ˈzæpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).