How to pronounce crusting
Say it like KRUHS-ting. Crusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHS).
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- KRUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crusting
American and British speakers say crusting in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHS-ting.
What does crusting mean?
Words that rhyme with crusting
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Questions about saying crusting
How do you pronounce crusting?
Say KRUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusting?
Crusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: KRUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say crusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.