How to pronounce crouching
Say it like KROW-ching. Crouching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW).
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- KROW
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crouching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crouching
American and British speakers say crouching in essentially the same way: /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROW-ching.
What does crouching mean?
- present participle and gerund of crouch How to pronounce crouch
- The action of the verb crouch.
- That crouches or crouch.
Questions about saying crouching
How do you pronounce crouching?
Say KROW-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crouching?
Crouching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW). Broken into parts: KROW · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say crouching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.