To pronounce "clapped", say CLAPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /klæpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/klæpt/
IPA
"clapped" has 2 syllables: clapp-ed. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The children began to clap in time with the music.”
“It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.”
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"Clapped" has 2 syllables: clapp · ed.
The IPA transcription of "clapped" is /klæpt/.
Clapped: To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
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