How to pronounce wiretaps
Say it like WIRE-taps. Wiretaps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwaɪrˌtæps/WIRE-taps
UK British/ˈwaɪəˌtæps/WIRE-taps
- WIRE
- taps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiretaps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tapsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wiretaps
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIRE-taps.
What does wiretaps mean?
noun
- plural of wiretap How to pronounce wiretap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wiretap How to pronounce wiretap
Questions about saying wiretaps
How do you pronounce wiretaps?
Say WIRE-taps. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪrˌtæps/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəˌtæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiretaps?
Wiretaps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE). Broken into parts: WIRE · taps.
Is wiretaps 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 /ˈwaɪəˌtæps/ (WIRE-taps).