How to Pronounce "walk into a trap"
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹæp
WAWK IN-too uh TRAP
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈæp
WAWK IN-tuh uh TRAP
Definition
To become the victim of a trick, plan, or trap, usually without realizing it until it happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹæp
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK IN-too uh TRAP
UK
WAWK IN-tuh uh TRAP
Listen in Context
He walked into a trap set by the thieves.
Don't walk into a trap by giving out your password online.
She didn't realize she was about to walk into a trap.
I totally walked into a trap—I believed his fake giveaway and got scammed.