How to pronounce tapered
Say it like TAY-perd. Tapered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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US American/ˈteɪpɚd/TAY-perd
UK British/ˈteɪpəd/TAY-pud
- TAY
- perd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tapered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-pud.
What does tapered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of taper How to pronounce taper
- Narrowing gradually towards a point.
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Questions about saying tapered
How do you pronounce tapered?
Say TAY-perd. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapered?
Tapered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · perd.
Is tapered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈteɪpəd/ (TAY-pud).