How to pronounce creeps
Say it like KREEPS. Creeps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREEPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creeps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREEPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of creeps
American and British speakers say creeps in essentially the same way: /krips/ in the US and /kriːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREEPS.
What does creeps mean?
- plural of creep How to pronounce creep
- A sensation that objects are crawling on one's skin.
- A feeling or sensation of fear or horror.“I get the creeps walking down that street, even in broad daylight.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of creep How to pronounce creep
Words that rhyme with creeps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creeps.
Questions about saying creeps
How do you pronounce creeps?
Say KREEPS. The American pronunciation is /krips/. In British English it is /kriːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creeps?
Creeps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREEPS.
Do Americans and Brits say creeps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krips/ and the British form is /kriːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.