How to Pronounce Tramp

To pronounce "tramp", say TRAMP — one syllable, IPA /tɹæmp/. 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

/tɹæmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tramp”

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

Sounds exactly like: trampe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tramp mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person; a vagabond.
  2. A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut.

    “"Claudia is such a tramp; making out with all those men when she has a boyfriend."”

verb

  1. To walk with heavy footsteps.
  2. To walk for a long time (usually through difficult terrain).

    “We tramped through the woods for hours before we found the main path again.”

noun

  1. A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs as anchors.
  2. Any of a variety of looping or jumping instructions in specific programming languages

Synonyms

bumhobovagabondbushwalkhikerambletrek

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Words that rhyme with tramp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scampcampdampclampstamprampchampamprevamplampcrampkamp

Related words

hobohikebumbeggarvagrantstraynomadvagabond

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tramp"?▾

"Tramp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tramp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tramp" is /tɹæmp/.

What does "tramp" mean?▾

Tramp: (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person; a vagabond.

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