How to pronounce crabbify
Say it like KRAB-ih-fy. Crabbify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB).
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- KRAB
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crabbify 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crabbify
American and British speakers say crabbify in essentially the same way: /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAB-ih-fy.
What does crabbify mean?
- To make or become crablike.
Where does crabbify come from?
From crab + -ify.
Questions about saying crabbify
How do you pronounce crabbify?
Say KRAB-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crabbify?
Crabbify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB). Broken into parts: KRAB · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say crabbify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkræbɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.