How to pronounce crumple
Say it like KRUHM-pul. Crumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumple 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crumple
American and British speakers say crumple in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmpəl/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-pul.
What does crumple mean?
- A crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold.
- To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.“He crumpled the note and threw it away.”
- To cause to collapse.“He crumpled the car's body panels when he backed into a post.”
- To become wrinkled.“The car's body panels crumpled when they hit the post.”
Where does crumple come from?
From Middle English crumplen, cromplen, frequentative of Middle English crumpen (“to curl up, crump”), from Old English crump (“bent, crooked”).
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Questions about saying crumple
How do you pronounce crumple?
Say KRUHM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumple?
Crumple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say crumple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.