How to Pronounce "taps"
word
/ˈtæps/
taps
/tˈæps/
taps
Definition
Devices for controlling water flow (faucets), light touches or strikes, or the act of secretly listening to phone conversations. Also a US military bugle call played at funerals.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtæps/
British English
/tˈæps/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
taps
UK
taps
Listen in Context
Turn off the taps when you're done washing your hands.
I felt a few light taps on my shoulder.
The bar has several craft beers on tap.
The intelligence agency had been running phone taps on suspected terrorists for months.