How to Pronounce "taper off"
expression
ˈteɪpɝ/ /ˈɔf
TAY-per AWF
tˈeɪpɐ/ /ˈɒf
TAY-puh OF
Definition
To slowly become less, smaller, or weaker over time. Often used for things like pain, activity, or the amount of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪpɝ/ /ˈɔf
British English
tˈeɪpɐ/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAY-per AWF
UK
TAY-puh OF
Listen in Context
The rain will taper off later this afternoon.
The doctor told me to taper off the medicine slowly.
Attendance at the meetings began to taper off after summer.
After a while, my headache finally started to taper off.