How to Pronounce Trapper

To pronounce "trapper", say TRAPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹæpɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹæpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trapper”

"trapper" has 2 syllables: trapp-er. It rhymes with dapper and clapper, if that helps it stick.

What does trapper mean?

noun

  1. One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals for their furs.
  2. A child who opens and shuts a trapdoor in a gallery or level.

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Words that rhyme with trapper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dapperclapperwrapperslapperstrappersaporcrapperscrappersnappersapperkidnapperrapper

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trapper"?▾

"Trapper" has 2 syllables: trapp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "trapper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trapper" is /ˈtɹæpɚ/.

What does "trapper" mean?▾

Trapper: One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals for their furs.

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