How to pronounce deathtrap
Say it like DETH-trap. Deathtrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deathtrap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DETH
- trap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deathtrap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of deathtrap
American and British speakers say deathtrap in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛθtræp/ in the US and /ˈdɛθtræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DETH-trap.
What does deathtrap mean?
- An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.“Route 9 is a deathtrap; they should at least put up guard rails.”
- A plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder.
Where does deathtrap come from?
From death + trap.
Questions about saying deathtrap
How do you pronounce deathtrap?
Say DETH-trap. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛθtræp/. In British English it is /ˈdɛθtræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deathtrap?
Deathtrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH). Broken into parts: DETH · trap.
Do Americans and Brits say deathtrap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛθtræp/ and the British form is /ˈdɛθtræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.