How to Pronounce Gapping

To pronounce "gapping", say GAPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡæpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gapping”

"gapping" has 2 syllables: gapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does gapping mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A type of ellipsis that occurs in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures, and usually elides minimally a finite verb and further any non-finite verbs that are present. Example: "Some ate bread, and others rice."
  2. The formation of a gap.

Words that rhyme with gapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

pseudogappingfillgapg-droppinggapesinggappergapegistinggerund

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gapping"?▾

"Gapping" has 2 syllables: gapp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gapping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gapping" is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/.

What does "gapping" mean?▾

Gapping: To notch, as a sword or knife.

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