How to Pronounce Traits

To pronounce "traits", say TRAITS — one syllable, IPA /tɹeɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɹeɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “traits”

"traits" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with facilitates and illustrates, if that helps it stick.

What does traits mean?

noun

  1. An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

    “The number one personality trait I hate is hypocrisy. Why can't you be consistent!?”

  2. An uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.

    “Traits are somewhat between an interface and a mixin.”

Synonyms

characteristic

Words that rhyme with traits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatesillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnatesmandates

Related words

alphabetsaspectsattainmentsattributesbarsblockcharactercharacteristics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "traits"?▾

"Traits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "traits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "traits" is /tɹeɪts/.

What does "traits" mean?▾

Traits: An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

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