Pronunciation
How to pronounce “strap”
“strap” is pronounced /stɹæp/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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strap
/stɹæp/
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'strap' is one beat: /stɹæp/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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