How to Pronounce Trapezoid

To pronounce "trapezoid", say TRAP-ez-oid — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹæpəzɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

trapezoid

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɹæpəzɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trapezoid”

"trapezoid" has 3 syllables: trap-ez-oid.

What does trapezoid mean?

noun

  1. A (convex) quadrilateral with two (non-adjacent) parallel sides.
  2. A convex quadrilateral with no sides parallel and no equal sides.

Synonyms

irregularquadrilateraltrapezium

Related words

isoscelesarthrodesistrapeziumtrapazoidtrapezohedronparallelogram

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trapezoid"?▾

"Trapezoid" has 3 syllables: trap · ez · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "trapezoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trapezoid" is /ˈtɹæpəzɔɪd/.

What does "trapezoid" mean?▾

Trapezoid: A (convex) quadrilateral with two (non-adjacent) parallel sides.

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