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How to pronounce tramp

tramp
/træmp/
1 syllable

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Tramp, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

A tramp is rummaging through the garbage can.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce tramp?

Tramp is pronounced /træmp/ in American English.

How many syllables are in tramp?

Tramp has 1 syllable.

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