How to Pronounce Gap

To pronounce "gap", say GAP — one syllable, IPA /ɡæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gap”

"gap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gapp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gap mean?

noun

  1. An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

    “He made a gap in the fence by kicking at a weak spot.”

  2. An opening allowing passage or entrance.

    “We can slip through that gap between the buildings.”

verb

  1. To notch, as a sword or knife.
  2. To make an opening in; to breach.

Synonyms

hiatuscolneckpassbreakclearingholeopening

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Words that rhyme with gap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgap

Related words

breachcrackbreakspreaddisruptioninterruptionopeningcol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gap"?▾

"Gap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gap" is /ɡæp/.

What does "gap" mean?▾

Gap: An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

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