How to Pronounce Tapestry

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtæpəstɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tapestry”

"tapestry" has 2 syllables: tap-estry. It rhymes with papistry, if that helps it stick.

What does tapestry mean?

noun

  1. A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.
  2. (by extension) Anything with variegated or complex details.

verb

  1. To decorate with tapestry, or as if with a tapestry.

Words that rhyme with tapestry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

papistry

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapestry"?▾

"Tapestry" has 2 syllables: tap · estry.

What is the IPA transcription of "tapestry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tapestry" is /ˈtæpəstɹi/.

What does "tapestry" mean?▾

Tapestry: A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.

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