How to pronounce zaps
Say it like ZAPS. Zaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zaps
American and British speakers say zaps in essentially the same way: /zæps/ in the US and /zæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAPS.
What does zaps mean?
- plural of zap How to pronounce zap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zap How to pronounce zap
Words that rhyme with zaps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zaps.
Questions about saying zaps
How do you pronounce zaps?
Say ZAPS. The American pronunciation is /zæps/. In British English it is /zæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaps?
Zaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say zaps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæps/ and the British form is /zæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.