How to pronounce crumpet
Say it like KRUHM-pit. Crumpet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumpet 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.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crumpet
American and British speakers say crumpet in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmpɪt/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-pit.
What does crumpet mean?
- A type of savoury cake, typically flat and round, made from batter and yeast, containing many small holes and served toasted, usually with butter.
- A sexually attractive person or, collectively, people; usually referring to women.“Joan Bakewell was famously described as "the thinking man's crumpet".”
- The head.
Where does crumpet come from?
The sense of a “desirable woman” is attested since 1936, possibly as Cockney rhyming slang for strumpet; alternatively, compare tart (“a loose woman, a prostitute”) (itself possibly Cockney rhyming slang for heart or sweetheart).
Questions about saying crumpet
How do you pronounce crumpet?
Say KRUHM-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumpet?
Crumpet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · pit.
Do Americans and Brits say crumpet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmpɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.