How to pronounce crape
Say it like KRAYP. Crape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crape
American and British speakers say crape in essentially the same way: /kreɪp/ in the US and /kreɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYP.
What does crape mean?
- Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
- Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.
- To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
- To clothe in crape.
Where does crape come from?
Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus.
Words that rhyme with crape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crape.
Words that sound like crape
Questions about saying crape
How do you pronounce crape?
Say KRAYP. The American pronunciation is /kreɪp/. In British English it is /kreɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crape?
Crape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say crape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪp/ and the British form is /kreɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as crape?
Crape sounds the same as crepe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.