How to pronounce cromulent
Say it like KROM-yuu-lunt. Cromulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROM).
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- KROM
- yuu
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cromulent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cromulent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROM-yuu-lunt.
What does cromulent mean?
- Acceptable, satisfactory, or valid.
Where does cromulent come from?
A humorous, intentionally morphologically opaque neologism and nonce word coined by American television writer David X.
Questions about saying cromulent
How do you pronounce cromulent?
Say KROM-yuu-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑmjʊlənt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒmjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cromulent?
Cromulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROM). Broken into parts: KROM · yuu · lunt.
Is cromulent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrɒmjʊlənt/ (KROM-yuu-lunt).