How to Pronounce Tapirs

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “tapirs”

"tapirs" has 2 syllables: tap-irs. It rhymes with apres and zappers, if that helps it stick.

What does tapirs mean?

noun

Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

Synonyms

bush cow

Words that rhyme with tapirs

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apres zappers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapirs"?▾

"Tapirs" has 2 syllables: tap · irs.

What does "tapirs" mean?▾

Tapirs: Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

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