How to Pronounce Traipse

To pronounce "traipse", say TRAIPS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹeɪps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/tɹeɪps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “traipse”

"traipse" has 2 syllables: traips-e. It rhymes with drapes and gapes, if that helps it stick.

What does traipse mean?

noun

A long or tiring walk.
“It was a long traipse uphill all the way home.”

verb

To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.

Synonyms

hike trek gad travel walk cover traverse

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Words that rhyme with traipse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drapes gapes rapes stapes grapes apes tapes scrapes shapes trapes capes escapes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "traipse"?▾

"Traipse" has 2 syllables: traips · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "traipse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "traipse" is /tɹeɪps/.

What does "traipse" mean?▾

Traipse: A long or tiring walk.

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