How to pronounce tapering
Say it like TAY-puh-ring. Tapering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tapering
American and British speakers say tapering in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-puh-ring.
What does tapering mean?
Questions about saying tapering
How do you pronounce tapering?
Say TAY-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapering?
Tapering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tapering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.