How to Pronounce Trap

To pronounce "trap", say TRAP — one syllable, IPA /tɹæp/. 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

/tɹæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trap”

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

Sounds exactly like: trapp, trappe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does trap mean?

noun

  1. A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.

    “I put down some traps in my apartment to try and deal with the mouse problem.”

  2. A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.

    “Unfortunately she fell into the trap of confusing biology with destiny.”

verb

  1. To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

    “to trap foxes”

  2. To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.

Synonyms

snaretrap music

Words that rhyme with trap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgapgap

Related words

snareentrapensnaretrammelpinholebunkerambuscade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trap"?▾

"Trap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trap" is /tɹæp/.

What does "trap" mean?▾

Trap: A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.

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