How many syllables in taper?

There are 2 syllables in the word taper.

How to pronounce taper:

taper (verb):: diminish gradually.; to become progressively smaller toward one end

abate

attenuate

become narrow

become thinner

come to a point

decline

decrease

die (away or down or out)

diminish

drain (away)

drop (off)

dwindle

ease

ebb

evaporate

fall

fall away

lessen

lower

moderate

narrow

pall

phase down

rachet (down)

ratchet (down)

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