How to Pronounce Tape

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/teɪ̯p/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tape”

"tape" has 2 syllables: tap-e. It rhymes with shape and gape, if that helps it stick.

What does tape mean?

noun

  1. Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.

    “Hand me some tape. I need to fix a tear in this paper.”

  2. Thin and flat paper, plastic or similar flexible material, usually produced in the form of a roll.

    “After the party there was tape all over the place.”

verb

  1. To bind with adhesive tape.

    “Be sure to tape your parcel securely before posting it.”

  2. To record, particularly onto magnetic tape.

    “You shouldn’t have said that. The microphone was on and we were taping.”

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Words that rhyme with tape

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shapegapeescapedrapescraperapeagapescapegrapelandscapereshapeswape

Related words

tapelinevideotaperecordbandstripesticky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tape"?▾

"Tape" has 2 syllables: tap · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tape"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tape" is /teɪ̯p/.

What does "tape" mean?▾

Tape: Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.

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