How to Pronounce Trek

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɹɛk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trek”

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

What does trek mean?

noun

  1. A journey by ox wagon.
  2. The Boer migration of 1835-1837.

verb

  1. To make a slow or arduous journey.
  2. To journey on foot, especially to hike through mountainous areas.

Synonyms

slog

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Words that rhyme with trek

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

checkpeckwreckspeckgeckdeckroughneckwhelkheckseckblechbottleneck

Related words

marcheshipmenttravelwalkaboutvoyagemigrationexcursionjourney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trek"?▾

"Trek" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trek" is /tɹɛk/.

What does "trek" mean?▾

Trek: A journey by ox wagon.

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