How to pronounce traipsing
Say it like TRAYP-sing. Traipsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYP).
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- TRAYP
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traipsing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of traipsing
American and British speakers say traipsing in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYP-sing.
What does traipsing mean?
Questions about saying traipsing
How do you pronounce traipsing?
Say TRAYP-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traipsing?
Traipsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYP). Broken into parts: TRAYP · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say traipsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪpsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.