How to pronounce craps
Say it like KRAPS. Craps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of craps
American and British speakers say craps in essentially the same way: /kræps/ in the US and /kræps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAPS.
What does craps mean?
- A game of gambling, or chance, where the players throw dice to make scores and avoid crap.
- plural of crap
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crap
Where does craps come from?
From Louisiana Creole craps, a corruption of English crabs.
Words that rhyme with craps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craps.
Questions about saying craps
How do you pronounce craps?
Say KRAPS. The American pronunciation is /kræps/. In British English it is /kræps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craps?
Craps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say craps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kræps/ and the British form is /kræps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.