How to pronounce entrap
Say it like in-TRAP. Entrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAP).
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- in
- TRAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of entrap
American and British speakers say entrap in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtræp/ in the US and /ɪnˈtræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TRAP.
What does entrap mean?
- To catch in a trap or snare.
- To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.
Where does entrap come from?
From Middle French entrapper, entraper, from Old French entraper, antraper (“catch in a trap”), equivalent to en- + trap.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with entrap
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Questions about saying entrap
How do you pronounce entrap?
Say in-TRAP. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtræp/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrap?
Entrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAP). Broken into parts: in · TRAP.
Do Americans and Brits say entrap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtræp/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.