How to pronounce crumpled
Say it like KRUHM-puld. Crumpled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM).
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- KRUHM
- puld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crumpled 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.
- puldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crumpled
American and British speakers say crumpled in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌmpəld/ in the US and /ˈkrʌmpəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHM-puld.
What does crumpled mean?
- simple past and past participle of crumple How to pronounce crumple
- Squeezed into a compact mass by irregular folds.“The crumpled paper was used as packing material.”
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Questions about saying crumpled
How do you pronounce crumpled?
Say KRUHM-puld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌmpəld/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌmpəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crumpled?
Crumpled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHM). Broken into parts: KRUHM · puld.
Do Americans and Brits say crumpled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌmpəld/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌmpəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.