How to Pronounce Tapers

To pronounce "tapers", say TAP-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TAP-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “tapers”

"tapers" has 2 syllables: tap-ers. It rhymes with papers and vapors, if that helps it stick.

What does tapers mean?

noun

  1. A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle
  2. (by extension) a small light.

noun

  1. One who operates a tape machine.
  2. Someone who works with tape or tapes.

Words that rhyme with tapers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

papersvaporsskyscraperscapersnewspaperslandscapersscrapersdrapersrapersaperswallpapers

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapers"?▾

"Tapers" has 2 syllables: tap · ers.

What does "tapers" mean?▾

Tapers: A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle

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