How to Pronounce Yaps

To pronounce "yaps", say YAPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “yaps”

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

What does yaps mean?

noun

  1. The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
  2. Casual talk; chatter.

verb

  1. Of a small dog, to bark.
  2. To talk, especially excessively; to chatter.

    “You’re always yapping - I wish you’d shut up.”

Words that rhyme with yaps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapselapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswraps

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yaps"?▾

"Yaps" has one syllable.

What does "yaps" mean?▾

Yaps: The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.

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