How to pronounce tapestry
Say it like TAP-uh-stree. Tapestry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
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- TAP
- uh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapestry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tapestry
American and British speakers say tapestry in essentially the same way: /ˈtæpəstri/ in the US and /ˈtæpəstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-uh-stree.
What does tapestry mean?
- A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.
- Anything with variegated or complex details.
- To decorate with tapestry, or as if with a tapestry.
Questions about saying tapestry
How do you pronounce tapestry?
Say TAP-uh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæpəstri/. In British English it is /ˈtæpəstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapestry?
Tapestry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · uh · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say tapestry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæpəstri/ and the British form is /ˈtæpəstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.