How to Pronounce Traps

To pronounce "traps", say TRAPS — one syllable, IPA /tɹæps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/tɹæps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “traps”

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

What does traps mean?

noun

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.”
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

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
“to trap foxes”
To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.

noun

A dark coloured igneous rock, now used to designate any non-volcanic, non-granitic igneous rock; trap rock.

Synonyms

snare trap music

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Words that rhyme with traps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapse lapse elapse perhaps relapse snaps scraps chaps gaps flaps wraps straps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "traps"?▾

"Traps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "traps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "traps" is /tɹæps/.

What does "traps" mean?▾

Traps: 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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