How to pronounce flytrap
Say it like FLY-trap. Flytrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- trap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flytrap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- trapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flytrap
American and British speakers say flytrap in essentially the same way: /ˈflaɪˌtræp/ in the US and /ˈflaɪˌtræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLY-trap.
What does flytrap mean?
- A trap built to catch flies.
- The Venus flytrap, an insectivorous plant.
- Any contrivance by which a plant catches insects, such as pitchers or tentacles.
Where does flytrap come from?
From fly + trap.
Questions about saying flytrap
How do you pronounce flytrap?
Say FLY-trap. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌtræp/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌtræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flytrap?
Flytrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · trap.
Do Americans and Brits say flytrap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaɪˌtræp/ and the British form is /ˈflaɪˌtræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.