To pronounce "clapping", say CLAPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklæpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈklæpɪŋ/
IPA
"clapping" has 2 syllables: clapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, 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.”
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clapping" has 2 syllables: clapp · ing.
The IPA transcription of "clapping" is /ˈklæpɪŋ/.
Clapping: To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
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