How to pronounce crimping
Say it like KRIM-ping. Crimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crimping
American and British speakers say crimping in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-ping.
What does crimping mean?
- present participle and gerund of crimp How to pronounce crimp
- The act by which something is crimped.
Words that rhyme with crimping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crimping.
Questions about saying crimping
How do you pronounce crimping?
Say KRIM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimping?
Crimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say crimping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.