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How to pronounce crutcher

Say it like KRUHCH-er. Crutcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHCH).

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US American/ˈkrʌtʃɚ/KRUHCH-er
UK British/ˈkrʌtʃə/KRUHCH-uh
  • KRUHCH
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Crutcher pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KRUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of crutcher

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KRUHCH-uh.

What does crutcher mean?

noun
  1. A vessel in which the ingredients of soap are stirred with a crutch (form of prop).
  2. One who shears the hindquarters of a sheep.

Where does crutcher come from?

From crutch + -er (relational noun suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).

Questions about saying crutcher

How do you pronounce crutcher?

Say KRUHCH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in crutcher?

Crutcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHCH). Broken into parts: KRUHCH · er.

Is crutcher pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrʌtʃə/ (KRUHCH-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).