How to pronounce crawler
Say it like KRAW-ler. Crawler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
- KRAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crawler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crawler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRAW-luh.
What does crawler mean?
- A child who is able to creep using its hands and knees but is not able to walk.
- A crawl swimmer.
- A tractor crawler, a motorized vehicle that uses caterpillar tracks instead of wheels.
- A sycophant.
Where does crawler come from?
From crawl (“to move slowly, by dragging the body along the ground”) + -er.
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Words that rhyme with crawler
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Questions about saying crawler
How do you pronounce crawler?
Say KRAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crawler?
Crawler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · ler.
Is crawler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɔːlə/ (KRAW-luh).