How to pronounce trapping
Say it like TRAP-ing. Trapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP).
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- TRAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trapping
American and British speakers say trapping in essentially the same way: /ˈtræpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtræpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAP-ing.
What does trapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of trap How to pronounce trap
- An instance of ensnaring something or someone.
- The capturing of furbearing animals in traps so as to harvest them for their pelts.
- An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.
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Words that rhyme with trapping
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Questions about saying trapping
How do you pronounce trapping?
Say TRAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtræpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapping?
Trapping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP). Broken into parts: TRAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtræpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.