How to pronounce crinklebutt
Say it like KRING-kul-but. Crinklebutt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING).
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- KRING
- kul
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinklebutt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crinklebutt
American and British speakers say crinklebutt in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/ in the US and /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRING-kul-but.
What does crinklebutt mean?
- A term of endearment for one who wears a diaper.
Where does crinklebutt come from?
From crinkle (“to rustle, as stiff cloth when moved”) + butt, because many disposable adult diapers have a plastic backing which makes such a sound.
Questions about saying crinklebutt
How do you pronounce crinklebutt?
Say KRING-kul-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinklebutt?
Crinklebutt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING). Broken into parts: KRING · kul · but.
Do Americans and Brits say crinklebutt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪŋkəlbʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.