How to Pronounce Tapa

To pronounce "tapa", say TAP-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɑːpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tapa

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈtɑːpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tapa”

"tapa" has 2 syllables: tap-a.

What does tapa mean?

noun

  1. A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.

Synonyms

kapa

Related words

tappakapadaluwangtampantipititaisparawaitaniko

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapa"?▾

"Tapa" has 2 syllables: tap · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "tapa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tapa" is /ˈtɑːpə/.

What does "tapa" mean?▾

Tapa: A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.

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