To pronounce "taupe", say TAUP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /təʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/təʊp/
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"taupe" has 2 syllables: taup-e. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Taupe" has 2 syllables: taup · e.
The IPA transcription of "taupe" is /təʊp/.
Taupe: A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin.
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