How to pronounce trapped
Say it like TRAPT. Trapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TRAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trapped
American and British speakers say trapped in essentially the same way: /træpt/ in the US and /træpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAPT.
What does trapped mean?
- Caught in a trap.
- In a state of stagnation or despair; unable to move forward.
- simple past and past participle of trap How to pronounce trap
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- untrapped
- unsnared
Words that rhyme with trapped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trapped.
Questions about saying trapped
How do you pronounce trapped?
Say TRAPT. The American pronunciation is /træpt/. In British English it is /træpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapped?
Trapped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say trapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /træpt/ and the British form is /træpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.