how to pronounce taps

/ˈtæps/

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taps is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of taps in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… science taps into that sense of magic …”

meanings of taps

noun:

Plural of tap.
Plural of TAP.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tap.

name:

A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.

taps frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word taps occurs in english on average 4.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.