How to pronounce traipse
Say it like TRAYPS. Traipse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traipse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of traipse
American and British speakers say traipse in essentially the same way: /treɪps/ in the US and /treɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYPS.
What does traipse mean?
- To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
- To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
- To travel with purpose; usually a significant or tedious amount.“While you were traipsing round Africa, I had to take care of mum and dad!”
- A long or tiring walk.“It was a long traipse uphill all the way home.”
- A meandering walk.
Where does traipse come from?
Likely from French trépasser (“pass over or beyond”).
Questions about saying traipse
How do you pronounce traipse?
Say TRAYPS. The American pronunciation is /treɪps/. In British English it is /treɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traipse?
Traipse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say traipse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /treɪps/ and the British form is /treɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.