How to pronounce crimper
Say it like KRIM-per. Crimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crimper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRIM-puh.
What does crimper mean?
- A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
- A person who crimps when climbing.
- A hairdresser.
Where does crimper come from?
From crimp + -er (agent noun suffix) or, for the climbing hold, + -er (patient suffix).
Words that rhyme with crimper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crimper.
Questions about saying crimper
How do you pronounce crimper?
Say KRIM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimper?
Crimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · per.
Is crimper 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 /ˈkrɪmpə/ (KRIM-puh).