How to pronounce crewmember
Say it like KROO-mem-ber. Crewmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- mem
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crewmember pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- memKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crewmember
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-mem-buh.
What does crewmember mean?
- A member of a crew.“The crewmembers held an emergency meeting in their cabin.”
Where does crewmember come from?
From crew + member.
Questions about saying crewmember
How do you pronounce crewmember?
Say KROO-mem-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrumɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːmɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crewmember?
Crewmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · mem · ber.
Is crewmember 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 /ˈkruːmɛmbə/ (KROO-mem-buh).