How to pronounce wiretapped
Say it like WY-er-tapt. Wiretapped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwaɪɚˌtæpt/WY-er-tapt
UK British/ˈwaɪəˌtæpt/WY-uh-tapt
- WY
- er
- tapt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiretapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- taptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wiretapped
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-uh-tapt.
What does wiretapped mean?
adjective
- Of a telephone line or other communications system, subjected to a covert surveillance of a conversation.
- simple past and past participle of wiretap How to pronounce wiretap
Questions about saying wiretapped
How do you pronounce wiretapped?
Say WY-er-tapt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪɚˌtæpt/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəˌtæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiretapped?
Wiretapped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · er · tapt.
Is wiretapped pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwaɪəˌtæpt/ (WY-uh-tapt).