How to Pronounce Tap

To pronounce "tap", say TAP — one syllable, IPA /tæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tap

"tap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tapp, tappe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tap mean?

noun

  1. A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
  2. A device used to dispense liquids.

    We don't have bottled water; you'll have to get it from the tap.

verb

  1. To furnish with taps.

    If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!

  2. To draw off liquid from a vessel.

    He tapped a new barrel of beer.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with tap

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tap"?

"Tap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tap"?

The IPA transcription of "tap" is /tæp/.

What does "tap" mean?

Tap: A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.

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