How to Pronounce Mousetrap

To pronounce "mousetrap", say MOUS-etr-ap — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mousetrap”

"mousetrap" has 3 syllables: mous-etr-ap. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

What does mousetrap mean?

noun

  1. A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.
  2. A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.

verb

  1. To trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation.
  2. To prevent (the user) from leaving a website by opening another copy when it is closed.

Synonyms

mousefall

Words that rhyme with mousetrap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgap

Related words

trapsnarepitfallscavengersetupambushtrickmousefall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mousetrap"?▾

"Mousetrap" has 3 syllables: mous · etr · ap.

What is the IPA transcription of "mousetrap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mousetrap" is /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/.

What does "mousetrap" mean?▾

Mousetrap: A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

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