To pronounce "caltrop", say CALTR-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːltɹəp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɔːltɹəp/
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"caltrop" has 2 syllables: caltr-op. It rhymes with caltrap, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: caltrap — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Caltrop" has 2 syllables: caltr · op.
The IPA transcription of "caltrop" is /ˈkɔːltɹəp/.
Caltrop: A small, metal object with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles.
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