taper
verbHow many syllables in taper?
There are 2 syllables in the word taper.How to pronounce taper:
Definition of taper:
- taper (verb):
- diminish gradually.
- to become progressively smaller toward one end
Synonyms for taper:
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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