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