How to Pronounce Lapped

To pronounce "lapped", say LAPP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

LAPP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “lapped”

"lapped" has 2 syllables: lapp-ed. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does lapped mean?

verb

  1. To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
  2. To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.

verb

  1. To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.

    “to lap a piece of cloth”

  2. To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up

    “to lap a bandage around a finger”

verb

  1. To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.

    “Don't lap your soup like that, you look like a dog.”

  2. (of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.

Words that rhyme with lapped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raptsnappedadapttrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedsapped

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lapped"?▾

"Lapped" has 2 syllables: lapp · ed.

What does "lapped" mean?▾

Lapped: To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

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