How to Pronounce Wiretapping

To pronounce "wiretapping", say WIR-et-app-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

WIR-et-app-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wiretapping”

"wiretapping" has 4 syllables: wir-et-app-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does wiretapping mean?

verb

  1. To install or to use such a connection.

noun

  1. The installation or monitoring of wiretaps.

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Words that rhyme with wiretapping

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flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wiretapping"?▾

"Wiretapping" has 4 syllables: wir · et · app · ing.

What does "wiretapping" mean?▾

Wiretapping: To install or to use such a connection.

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