How to Pronounce Vapid

To pronounce "vapid", say VAP-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈveɪp.ɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈveɪp.ɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vapid”

"vapid" has 2 syllables: vap-id. It rhymes with rapid and crapaud, if that helps it stick.

What does vapid mean?

adjective

  1. Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
  2. Lifeless, dull, or banal.

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Words that rhyme with vapid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rapidcrapaudsapidtransrapid

Related words

tastelessinsipidsavorlessflavorlessunstimulatingunexcitingblandflavourless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vapid"?▾

"Vapid" has 2 syllables: vap · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "vapid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vapid" is /ˈveɪp.ɪd/.

What does "vapid" mean?▾

Vapid: Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.

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