How to Pronounce "gasping"
word
/ˈɡæspɪŋ/
GAS-ping
/ɡˈɑːspɪŋ/
GAHS-ping
Definition
Breathing quickly and noisily, usually because of a lack of air, strong emotion, or physical effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡæspɪŋ/
British English
/ɡˈɑːspɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAS-ping
UK
GAHS-ping
Listen in Context
She was gasping after running up the stairs.
He stopped, gasping for breath.
The fish was gasping out of water.
She finished the race gasping, hands on her knees.