How to pronounce crapshoot
Say it like KRAP-shoot. Crapshoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crapshoot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAP
- shoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crapshoot 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.
- shootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of crapshoot
American and British speakers say crapshoot in essentially the same way: /ˈkræpˌʃut/ in the US and /ˈkræpˌʃuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAP-shoot.
What does crapshoot mean?
- A game of craps.
- A venture with a highly risky or unpredictable outcome.
Where does crapshoot come from?
From crap + shoot.
Questions about saying crapshoot
How do you pronounce crapshoot?
Say KRAP-shoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræpˌʃut/. In British English it is /ˈkræpˌʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crapshoot?
Crapshoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP). Broken into parts: KRAP · shoot.
Do Americans and Brits say crapshoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræpˌʃut/ and the British form is /ˈkræpˌʃuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.