How to pronounce crimen
Say it like KRY-mun. Crimen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crimen
American and British speakers say crimen in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪmən/ in the US and /ˈkraɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-mun.
What does crimen mean?
- An impediment to Catholic marriage due to a conspiracy to murder or a death of a previous spouse.
Where does crimen come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin crīmen (“verdict; adultery; crime”).
Words that rhyme with crimen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crimen.
Questions about saying crimen
How do you pronounce crimen?
Say KRY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimen?
Crimen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say crimen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.