How to pronounce tapes
Say it like TAYPS. Tapes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tapes
American and British speakers say tapes in essentially the same way: /teɪps/ in the US and /teɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYPS.
What does tapes mean?
- plural of tape How to pronounce tape
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tape How to pronounce tape
Questions about saying tapes
How do you pronounce tapes?
Say TAYPS. The American pronunciation is /teɪps/. In British English it is /teɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapes?
Tapes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say tapes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /teɪps/ and the British form is /teɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.