How to Pronounce Tampering

To pronounce "tampering", say TAMP-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

TAMP-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tampering”

"tampering" has 3 syllables: tamp-er-ing. It rhymes with pampering and hampering, if that helps it stick.

What does tampering mean?

verb

  1. To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).

    “The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have.”

  2. To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).

    “Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted.”

noun

  1. The act of one who tampers.

Synonyms

interfere

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Words that rhyme with tampering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pamperinghamperingscampering

Related words

meddlingdistortionmanipulationjammingcounterfeitingfiddlingfalsificationfalsifying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tampering"?▾

"Tampering" has 3 syllables: tamp · er · ing.

What does "tampering" mean?▾

Tampering: To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).

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