How to pronounce strap
Say it like STRAP. Strap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of strap
American and British speakers say strap in essentially the same way: /stræp/ in the US and /stræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAP.
What does strap mean?
- an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
- hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
- a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
- tie with a strap
- beat severely with a whip or rod“The teacher often flogged the students”“The children were severely trounced”
- sharpen with a strap“strap a razor”
Where does strap come from?
From a variant of earlier strope (“loop on a harness”), from Middle English strope, stroppe, from Late Old English strop, stropp (“a band, thong, strap; oar-thong”) and Old French estrope (“strap, loop on a harness”), both from Latin stropp
Words that rhyme with strap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strap.
Questions about saying strap
How do you pronounce strap?
Say STRAP. The American pronunciation is /stræp/. In British English it is /stræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strap?
Strap is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRAP.
Do Americans and Brits say strap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stræp/ and the British form is /stræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.