How to pronounce crabby
Say it like KRAB-ee. Crabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crabby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crabby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crabby
American and British speakers say crabby in essentially the same way: /ˈkræbi/ in the US and /ˈkræbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAB-ee.
What does crabby mean?
- Relating to or resembling crabs; crablike.
- Abounding with crabs.
- Visibly irritated or annoyed; grouchy, irritable, in a foul mood; given to complaining or finding fault in an annoyed way.
Where does crabby come from?
From crab + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with crabby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crabby.
Questions about saying crabby
How do you pronounce crabby?
Say KRAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræbi/. In British English it is /ˈkræbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crabby?
Crabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB). Broken into parts: KRAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say crabby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræbi/ and the British form is /ˈkræbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.