How to pronounce crippled
Say it like KRIP-uld. Crippled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crippled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crippled
American and British speakers say crippled in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪpəld/ in the US and /ˈkrɪpəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIP-uld.
What does crippled mean?
- disabled in the feet or legs“a crippled soldier”“a game leg”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying crippled
How do you pronounce crippled?
Say KRIP-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪpəld/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪpəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crippled?
Crippled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say crippled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪpəld/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪpəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.