To pronounce "self-tapping", say SELFT-app-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELFT-app-ing
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"self-tapping" has 3 syllables: selft-app-ing.
adjective
"Self-tapping" has 3 syllables: selft · app · ing.
Self-tapping: Able to advance when turned, while creating its own thread.
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