How to pronounce tamp
Say it like TAMP. Tamp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tæmp/TAMP
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- TAMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does tamp mean?
verb
- To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
- To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes“Tamp earth so as to make a smooth place.”
- To reduce the intensity of.
Where does tamp come from?
Probably a back-formation from tampin (misinterpreted as tamping), a variant of tampion.
Words that rhyme with tamp
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Questions about saying tamp
How do you pronounce tamp?
Say TAMP. The American pronunciation is /tæmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamp?
Tamp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAMP.