How to Pronounce Snapped

To pronounce "snapped", say SNAPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /snæpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

snapped

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/snæpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “snapped”

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

What does snapped mean?

verb

  1. To fracture or break apart suddenly.

    “He snapped his stick in anger.”

  2. To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.

    “Blazing firewood snaps.”

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Words that rhyme with snapped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raptadapttrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlappedsapped

Related words

noisycracklingabductedbrokebrokencavedcrackedditched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snapped"?▾

"Snapped" has 2 syllables: snapp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "snapped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snapped" is /snæpt/.

What does "snapped" mean?▾

Snapped: To fracture or break apart suddenly.

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