How to pronounce crumbs
Say it like KRUHMZ. Crumbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crumbs
American and British speakers say crumbs in essentially the same way: /krʌmz/ in the US and /krʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHMZ.
What does crumbs mean?
- plural of crumb How to pronounce crumb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crumb How to pronounce crumb
- An expression of mild surprise.
Questions about saying crumbs
How do you pronounce crumbs?
Say KRUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /krʌmz/. In British English it is /krʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumbs?
Crumbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say crumbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌmz/ and the British form is /krʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.