How to pronounce crumby
Say it like KRUHM-bee. Crumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crumby
American and British speakers say crumby in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmbi/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-bee.
What does crumby mean?
- Alternative spelling of crummy (“bad, poor”).
- Crumbly; inclined to break into crumbs.
Questions about saying crumby
How do you pronounce crumby?
Say KRUHM-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmbi/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumby?
Crumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say crumby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmbi/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.