How to Pronounce Sapping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SAPP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sapping”

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

What does sapping mean?

verb

  1. To drain, suck or absorb from (tree, etc.).
  2. To exhaust the vitality of.

verb

  1. To strike with a sap (with a blackjack).

verb

  1. To subvert by digging or wearing away; to mine; to undermine; to destroy the foundation of.
  2. To pierce with saps.

Words that rhyme with sapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcappingkidnapping

Related words

underminingbleedingdepletiondepleterdepletivedepletantdrainingdepletor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sapping"?▾

"Sapping" has 2 syllables: sapp · ing.

What does "sapping" mean?▾

Sapping: To drain, suck or absorb from (tree, etc.).

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