How to Pronounce Tapping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TAPP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tapping”

"tapping" has 2 syllables: tapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does tapping 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.”

noun

  1. An act of making a light hit or strike against something.
  2. A guitar technique in which the strings are tapped against the fingerboard

Synonyms

eavesdropbanghitpingrapgo to bed withsleep withwap

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Words that rhyme with tapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcappingkidnapping

Related words

abroachbroachedbangingslapbanghittingbeatingstriking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tapping"?▾

"Tapping" has 2 syllables: tapp · ing.

What does "tapping" mean?▾

Tapping: To furnish with taps.

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