How to pronounce trape
Say it like TRAYP. Trape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trape 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.
American vs British pronunciation of trape
American and British speakers say trape in essentially the same way: /treɪp/ in the US and /treɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYP.
What does trape mean?
- To drag.“No, that coat's too big; it'll trape along the ground if you wear it.”
- To run about idly or like a slattern.
Where does trape come from?
Perhaps via Medieval Latin *trappa, from Old English træppe /treppe (“trap, snare”), from Proto-Germanic *trap-, from Proto-Indo-European *dreb-, from *der- (“to walk, step”).
Words that rhyme with trape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trape.
Questions about saying trape
How do you pronounce trape?
Say TRAYP. The American pronunciation is /treɪp/. In British English it is /treɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trape?
Trape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say trape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /treɪp/ and the British form is /treɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.