How to pronounce crump
Say it like KRUHMP. Crump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRUHMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crump pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crump
American and British speakers say crump in essentially the same way: /krʌmp/ in the US and /krʌmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHMP.
What does crump mean?
- The sound of a muffled explosion.
- To produce such a sound.
- To decline rapidly in health (but not as rapidly as crash).
Where does crump come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with crump
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crump.
Questions about saying crump
How do you pronounce crump?
Say KRUHMP. The American pronunciation is /krʌmp/. In British English it is /krʌmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crump?
Crump is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRUHMP.
Do Americans and Brits say crump the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌmp/ and the British form is /krʌmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.