How to pronounce tapenade
Say it like tap-uh-NAHD. Tapenade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHD).
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US American/ˌtæpəˈnɑd/tap-uh-NAHD
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- tap
- uh
- NAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapenade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does tapenade mean?
noun
- A Provençal dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil, usually eaten with bread as an hors d'œuvre.
Where does tapenade come from?
Influenced by Old Occitan tapia (“rammed earth”), referring to caper bushes growing against buildings made of rammed earth.
Words that rhyme with tapenade
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Questions about saying tapenade
How do you pronounce tapenade?
Say tap-uh-NAHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæpəˈnɑd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapenade?
Tapenade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHD). Broken into parts: tap · uh · NAHD.