How to pronounce trappy
Say it like TRAP-ee. Trappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce trappy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trappy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trappy
American and British speakers say trappy in essentially the same way: /ˈtræpi/ in the US and /ˈtræpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAP-ee.
What does trappy mean?
- Traplike, reminiscent of a trap.
- Of a gait, short, rapid and high-stepping.
- Of an opening, having many traps that can be played against opponents unfamiliar with the lines.
- Like the mineral trap; trappean; trappous.
Where does trappy come from?
From trap + -y.
Words that rhyme with trappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trappy.
Questions about saying trappy
How do you pronounce trappy?
Say TRAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræpi/. In British English it is /ˈtræpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trappy?
Trappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP). Broken into parts: TRAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say trappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræpi/ and the British form is /ˈtræpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.