How to pronounce cripplepunk
Say it like KRIP-ul-puhnk. Cripplepunk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- ul
- puhnk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cripplepunk 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhnkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cripplepunk
American and British speakers say cripplepunk in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/ in the US and /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIP-ul-puhnk.
What does cripplepunk mean?
- A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability.
Where does cripplepunk come from?
From cripple + -punk.
Questions about saying cripplepunk
How do you pronounce cripplepunk?
Say KRIP-ul-puhnk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cripplepunk?
Cripplepunk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · ul · puhnk.
Do Americans and Brits say cripplepunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪpəlˌpʌnk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.