How to pronounce tapist
Say it like TAY-pist. Tapist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- pist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapist 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.
- pistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tapist
American and British speakers say tapist in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪpɪst/ in the US and /ˈteɪpɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-pist.
What does tapist mean?
- A person who prepares tape recordings.
Where does tapist come from?
From tape + -ist.
Questions about saying tapist
How do you pronounce tapist?
Say TAY-pist. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪpɪst/. In British English it is /ˈteɪpɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapist?
Tapist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · pist.
Do Americans and Brits say tapist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪpɪst/ and the British form is /ˈteɪpɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.