How to Pronounce Trump

To pronounce "trump", say TRUMP — one syllable, IPA /tɹʌmp/. 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

/tɹʌmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trump”

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

What does trump mean?

noun

  1. The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

    “Diamonds were declared trump(s).”

  2. A playing card of that suit.

    “He played an even higher trump.”

verb

  1. To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.

    “He knew the hand was lost when his ace was trumped.”

  2. To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump.

Synonyms

outsmartruff

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Words that rhyme with trump

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plumpthumpclumpjumpslumphumppumplumprumpchumpflumpdump

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trump"?▾

"Trump" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trump"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trump" is /tɹʌmp/.

What does "trump" mean?▾

Trump: The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

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