How Many Syllables Are in "Clapped"?
clapped has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
clapped
- Word
- clapped
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /klæpt/
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
Past tense of clap; hit your hands together to make a sound.
Example sentence
Everyone clapped at the end of the show.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. The -ed ending is said as a t sound, so it does not add a syllable.