How to pronounce wiretapping
Say it like WY-er-tap-ing. Wiretapping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwaɪɚˌtæpɪŋ/WY-er-tap-ing
UK British/ˈwaɪəˌtæpɪŋ/WY-uh-tap-ing
- WY
- er
- tap
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiretapping 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.
- tapGive this part a little weight. 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 wiretapping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-uh-tap-ing.
What does wiretapping mean?
noun
- The installation or monitoring of wiretaps.
- present participle and gerund of wiretap How to pronounce wiretap
Questions about saying wiretapping
How do you pronounce wiretapping?
Say WY-er-tap-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪɚˌtæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəˌtæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiretapping?
Wiretapping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · er · tap · ing.
Is wiretapping 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 /ˈwaɪəˌtæpɪŋ/ (WY-uh-tap-ing).