How to Pronounce Clasped

To pronounce "clasped", say CLASP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /klɑːspt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/klɑːspt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clasped”

"clasped" has 2 syllables: clasp-ed. It rhymes with gasped and rasped, if that helps it stick.

What does clasped mean?

verb

  1. To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

    “They clasped hands and parted as friends.”

  2. To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

Synonyms

begripgraspgripattachjoinput together

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Words that rhyme with clasped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gaspedraspedgraspedhasped

Related words

broochclutchclenchclutchesgripgraspbucklehold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clasped"?▾

"Clasped" has 2 syllables: clasp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "clasped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clasped" is /klɑːspt/.

What does "clasped" mean?▾

Clasped: To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

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