How to pronounce crapulous
Say it like KRAP-yuu-lus. Crapulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP).
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- KRAP
- yuu
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crapulous 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crapulous
American and British speakers say crapulous in essentially the same way: /ˈkræpjʊləs/ in the US and /ˈkræpjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAP-yuu-lus.
What does crapulous mean?
- Characterized by excessive eating or drinking.
- Suffering physically from the consequences of excessive eating or drinking.
- Surcharged with liquor; sick from excessive indulgence in drinking or eating.
Questions about saying crapulous
How do you pronounce crapulous?
Say KRAP-yuu-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræpjʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈkræpjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crapulous?
Crapulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAP). Broken into parts: KRAP · yuu · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say crapulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræpjʊləs/ and the British form is /ˈkræpjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.