How to Pronounce "honey trap"
expression
ˈhəni/ /ˈtɹæp
HUH-nee-trap
hˈʌni/ /tɹˈæp
HUN-nee-trap
Definition
A scheme in which someone uses romantic or sexual attraction to trick another person, often to gather information or create a scandal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəni/ /ˈtɹæp
British English
hˈʌni/ /tɹˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUH-nee-trap
UK
HUN-nee-trap
Listen in Context
The spy used a honey trap to get secret information.
She fell into a honey trap set by criminals.
Preventing a honey trap is important in security.
He got blackmailed after falling for a honey trap online.