How to Pronounce Tapped

To pronounce "tapped", say TAPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /tæpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tapped

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tæpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tapped”

"tapped" has 2 syllables: tapp-ed. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does tapped mean?

verb

  1. To furnish with taps.

    “If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!”

  2. To draw off liquid from a vessel.

    “He tapped a new barrel of beer.”

verb

  1. To strike lightly.

    “She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.”

  2. To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly.

    “He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table.”

adjective

  1. Furnished with active taps (e.g. a keg or a maple tree)
  2. Of a card or playing piece, used up for the current turn

Synonyms

eavesdropbanghitpingrapgo to bed withsleep withwap

Words that rhyme with tapped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raptsnappedadapttrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlapped

Related words

abroachbroacheddiggingthreadedstalkedtrappedoperatedwired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapped"?▾

"Tapped" has 2 syllables: tapp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tapped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tapped" is /tæpt/.

What does "tapped" mean?▾

Tapped: To furnish with taps.

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