How to pronounce tapless
Say it like TAP-lus. Tapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
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- TAP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tapless
American and British speakers say tapless in essentially the same way: /ˈtæpləs/ in the US and /ˈtæpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-lus.
What does tapless mean?
- Without a tap (faucet for water etc.).
Where does tapless come from?
From tap + -less.
Words that rhyme with tapless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tapless.
Questions about saying tapless
How do you pronounce tapless?
Say TAP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæpləs/. In British English it is /ˈtæpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapless?
Tapless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say tapless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæpləs/ and the British form is /ˈtæpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.