How to Pronounce Trapped

To pronounce "trapped", say TRAPP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TRAPP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “trapped”

"trapped" has 2 syllables: trapp-ed. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does trapped mean?

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.

verb

  1. To dress with ornaments; to adorn (especially said of horses).

adjective

  1. Caught in a trap

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Words that rhyme with trapped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raptsnappedadaptwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlappedsapped

Related words

unfreetreedcorneredbooby-trappedwrappedbesetlockedenclosed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trapped"?▾

"Trapped" has 2 syllables: trapp · ed.

What does "trapped" mean?▾

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

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