How to pronounce crimpy
Say it like KRIM-pee. Crimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crimpy
American and British speakers say crimpy in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmpi/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-pee.
What does crimpy mean?
- Having a crimped appearance; frizzly.
- Involving crimping
Where does crimpy come from?
From crimp + -y.
Words that rhyme with crimpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crimpy.
Questions about saying crimpy
How do you pronounce crimpy?
Say KRIM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmpi/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimpy?
Crimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say crimpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmpi/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.