How to pronounce crabapple
Say it like KRAB-ap-ul. Crabapple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB).
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- KRAB
- ap
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crabapple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crabapple
American and British speakers say crabapple in essentially the same way: /ˈkræˌbæpəl/ in the US and /ˈkræˌbæpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAB-ap-ul.
What does crabapple mean?
- Any of the wild species of apple tree, genus Malus, which generally yield small, bitter fruit (in comparison to domestic apples, Malus domestica).
- The fruit of this tree.
- An unpleasant person; a person who is crabby.
Where does crabapple come from?
From crab (“wild apple”) + apple.
Questions about saying crabapple
How do you pronounce crabapple?
Say KRAB-ap-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræˌbæpəl/. In British English it is /ˈkræˌbæpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crabapple?
Crabapple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB). Broken into parts: KRAB · ap · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say crabapple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræˌbæpəl/ and the British form is /ˈkræˌbæpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.