How to pronounce tapping
Say it like TAP-ing. Tapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
- TAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tapping
American and British speakers say tapping in essentially the same way: /ˈtæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-ing.
What does tapping mean?
- An act of making a light hit or strike against something.
- A guitar technique in which the strings are tapped against the fingerboard
- The process by which a resource is tapped or exploited.
- present participle and gerund of tap How to pronounce tap
Words that rhyme with tapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tapping.
Questions about saying tapping
How do you pronounce tapping?
Say TAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapping?
Tapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.