How to pronounce crampon
Say it like KRAM-pawn. Crampon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM).
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US American/ˈkræmpɔn/KRAM-pawn
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- KRAM
- pawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crampon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does crampon mean?
noun
- An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.
- An aerial rootlet for support in climbing, as of ivy.
- A heraldic figure in the form of a bar bent at the ends into the form of a hook.
- To walk or climb using crampons.
Where does crampon come from?
Borrowed from French crampon.
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Questions about saying crampon
How do you pronounce crampon?
Say KRAM-pawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræmpɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crampon?
Crampon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM). Broken into parts: KRAM · pawn.