How to Pronounce Mapping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmæpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mapping”

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

What does mapping mean?

verb

  1. To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.
  2. (followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it to something else.

noun

  1. The process of making maps.
  2. The process of locating genes on a chromosome.

Words that rhyme with mapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

correspondencecartographiccartographychartsurveyingchartingflowcharttracing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mapping"?▾

"Mapping" has 2 syllables: mapp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mapping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mapping" is /ˈmæpɪŋ/.

What does "mapping" mean?▾

Mapping: To create a visual representation of a territory, etc. via cartography.

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