How to pronounce taproom
Say it like TAP-room. Taproom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP).
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- TAP
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taproom 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.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of taproom
American and British speakers say taproom in essentially the same way: /ˈtæˌprum/ in the US and /ˈtæˌpruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAP-room.
What does taproom mean?
- A room where alcoholic beverages are served on tap; a bar or barroom.“Dusty left the taproom of the tavern and wandered into the small arcade in back.”
Where does taproom come from?
From tap + room.
Questions about saying taproom
How do you pronounce taproom?
Say TAP-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæˌprum/. In British English it is /ˈtæˌpruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taproom?
Taproom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAP). Broken into parts: TAP · room.
Do Americans and Brits say taproom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæˌprum/ and the British form is /ˈtæˌpruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.