How to pronounce tapa
Say it like TAH-puh. Tapa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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US American/ˈtɑpə/TAH-puh
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- TAH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tapa mean?
noun
- A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.
- Any appetizer or snack served in the evening as part of tapas.
- Seasoned slices of dried or cured meat in Filipino cuisine.
Where does tapa come from?
Borrowed from Tongan tapa.
Words that rhyme with tapa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tapa.
Questions about saying tapa
How do you pronounce tapa?
Say TAH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapa?
Tapa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · puh.