How to pronounce crazy
Say it like KRAY-zee. Crazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
- KRAY
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crazy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crazy
American and British speakers say crazy in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪzi/ in the US and /ˈkreɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-zee.
What does crazy mean?
- affected with madness or insanity“a man who had gone mad”
- foolish; totally unsound“a crazy scheme”“half-baked ideas”
- possessed by inordinate excitement“the crowd went crazy”“was crazy to try his new bicycle”
- someone deranged and possibly dangerous
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with crazy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crazy.
Questions about saying crazy
How do you pronounce crazy?
Say KRAY-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crazy?
Crazy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say crazy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.