How to Pronounce Maps

To pronounce "maps", say MAPS — one syllable, IPA /mæps/. 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

/mæps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maps”

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

What does maps mean?

noun

  1. A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.
  2. A graphical representation of the relationships between objects, components or themes.

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.

Synonyms

functionmappinglevelstagechartplan

Words that rhyme with maps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapselapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswraps

Related words

correspondencerepresentallocatedallocatesallocationallocationsallotmentsallowances

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maps"?▾

"Maps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "maps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maps" is /mæps/.

What does "maps" mean?▾

Maps: A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.

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