How to pronounce tappet
Say it like TAP-ut. Tappet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
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- TAP
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tappet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tappet
American and British speakers say tappet in essentially the same way: /ˈtæpət/ in the US and /ˈtæpət/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-ut.
What does tappet mean?
- A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.
Where does tappet come from?
From tap + -et, possibly influenced by homophony with "tap it."
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Questions about saying tappet
How do you pronounce tappet?
Say TAP-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæpət/. In British English it is /ˈtæpət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tappet?
Tappet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say tappet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæpət/ and the British form is /ˈtæpət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.