How to pronounce crappily
Say it like KRAP-ih-lee. Crappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP).
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- KRAP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crappily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAPSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crappily
American and British speakers say crappily in essentially the same way: /ˈkræpɪli/ in the US and /ˈkræpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAP-ih-lee.
What does crappily mean?
- In a crappy manner; poorly, badly.“The computer performed crappily this morning.”
Where does crappily come from?
From crappy + -ly.
Questions about saying crappily
How do you pronounce crappily?
Say KRAP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈkræpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crappily?
Crappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP). Broken into parts: KRAP · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say crappily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈkræpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.