How to pronounce crappo
Say it like KRAP-oh. Crappo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP).
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- KRAP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crappo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crappo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRAP-oh.
What does crappo mean?
- Of very low quality; crap, lousy.
- A toad (chiefly from the family Bufonidae).
- The andiroba or crabwood tree (Carapa guianensis).
Where does crappo come from?
From crap (“of poor quality”) + -o (colloquializing suffix).
Questions about saying crappo
How do you pronounce crappo?
Say KRAP-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkræpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crappo?
Crappo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP). Broken into parts: KRAP · oh.
Is crappo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkræpəʊ/ (KRAP-oh).