How to pronounce trapeze
Say it like truh-PEEZ. Trapeze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ).
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- truh
- PEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapeze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trapeze
American and British speakers say trapeze in essentially the same way: /trəˈpiz/ in the US and /trəˈpiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-PEEZ.
What does trapeze mean?
- A swinging horizontal bar suspended at each end by a rope, used by circus artists.
- The trapezium bone.
- A certain yo-yo trick.
- To swing on or as on a trapeze.
Where does trapeze come from?
From French trapèze, from Latin trapezium.
Words that rhyme with trapeze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trapeze.
Questions about saying trapeze
How do you pronounce trapeze?
Say truh-PEEZ. The American pronunciation is /trəˈpiz/. In British English it is /trəˈpiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapeze?
Trapeze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ). Broken into parts: truh · PEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say trapeze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈpiz/ and the British form is /trəˈpiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.