How to Pronounce "red tape"
expression
ˈɹɛd/ /ˈteɪp
RED TAYP
ɹˈɛd/ /tˈeɪp
RED TAYP
Definition
Complicated rules and procedures, especially in government or official organizations, that cause delays or make things harder than necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/ /ˈteɪp
British English
ɹˈɛd/ /tˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED TAYP
UK
RED TAYP
Listen in Context
It takes a long time to get a visa because of all the red tape.
Small businesses struggle with too much red tape.
We have to fill out a lot of forms because of red tape.
If there wasn’t so much red tape, we’d get things done a lot faster.