How to Pronounce Tapering

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

TAP-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tapering”

"tapering" has 3 syllables: tap-er-ing. It rhymes with capering and vaporing, if that helps it stick.

What does tapering mean?

verb

  1. To make thinner or narrower at one end.
  2. To diminish gradually.

noun

  1. A tapered shape.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with tapering

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caperingvaporingpaperingwallpapering

Related words

narrowingdwindlingnarrowpointeddecreasingthinninglesseningdiminishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapering"?▾

"Tapering" has 3 syllables: tap · er · ing.

What does "tapering" mean?▾

Tapering: To make thinner or narrower at one end.

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