How to pronounce crappy
Say it like KRAP-ee. Crappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP).
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- KRAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crappy 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crappy
American and British speakers say crappy in essentially the same way: /ˈkræˌpi/ in the US and /ˈkræˌpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAP-ee.
What does crappy mean?
- very bad“a lousy play”“it's a stinking world”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with crappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crappy.
Questions about saying crappy
How do you pronounce crappy?
Say KRAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræˌpi/. In British English it is /ˈkræˌpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crappy?
Crappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP). Broken into parts: KRAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say crappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræˌpi/ and the British form is /ˈkræˌpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.