How to pronounce taping
Say it like TAY-ping. Taping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taping
American and British speakers say taping in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-ping.
What does taping mean?
- present participle and gerund of tape How to pronounce tape
- The act of recording something on tape, or (by extension) on another medium.“When we were in Los Angeles, we went to the taping of the television show The Price is Right.”
- The act of sticking adhesive tape to something.
Words that rhyme with taping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taping.
Questions about saying taping
How do you pronounce taping?
Say TAY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taping?
Taping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say taping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.