How to Pronounce Trapping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɹæpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trapping”

"trapping" has 2 syllables: trapp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does trapping 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).

noun

  1. An instance of ensnaring something or someone.

Words that rhyme with trapping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingcappingkidnapping

Related words

caparisonhousinghousingsentrapmentscavengingsnapburstcatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trapping"?▾

"Trapping" has 2 syllables: trapp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "trapping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trapping" is /ˈtɹæpɪŋ/.

What does "trapping" mean?▾

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

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