The spelling of "tapsell" is simple once you understand the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This word is pronounced as /tæpsl/. The first syllable is stressed, and it is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a "p" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with an "s" sound, a liquid "l" sound, and a silent "e." The spelling follows these sounds closely, with "t-a-p-s-e-l-l". Knowing the IPA can help you spell words accurately and pronounce them correctly.