How to pronounce cripes
Say it like KRYPS. Cripes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cripes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cripes
American and British speakers say cripes in essentially the same way: /kraɪps/ in the US and /kraɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRYPS.
What does cripes mean?
- A mild curse or expression of surprise.
Where does cripes come from?
Minced oath for Christ.
Questions about saying cripes
How do you pronounce cripes?
Say KRYPS. The American pronunciation is /kraɪps/. In British English it is /kraɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cripes?
Cripes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say cripes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kraɪps/ and the British form is /kraɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.