How to pronounce craw
Say it like KRAW. Craw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of craw
American and British speakers say craw in essentially the same way: /krɔ/ in the US and /krɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAW.
What does craw mean?
- The crop of a bird.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with craw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craw.
Questions about saying craw
How do you pronounce craw?
Say KRAW. The American pronunciation is /krɔ/. In British English it is /krɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craw?
Craw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAW.
Do Americans and Brits say craw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɔ/ and the British form is /krɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.