How to pronounce tappan
Say it like TAP-un. Tappan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
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- TAP
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tappan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tappan
American and British speakers say tappan in essentially the same way: /ˈtæpən/ in the US and /ˈtæpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-un.
What does tappan mean?
- An emergent tropical rainforest tree, Koompassia excelsa, family Fabaceae, of Southeast Asia.
Where does tappan come from?
From Malay tapang.
Words that rhyme with tappan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tappan.
Questions about saying tappan
How do you pronounce tappan?
Say TAP-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæpən/. In British English it is /ˈtæpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tappan?
Tappan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tappan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæpən/ and the British form is /ˈtæpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.