How to pronounce crypto
Say it like KRIP-toh. Crypto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crypto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crypto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRIP-toh.
What does crypto mean?
- A secret supporter or follower.
- Secret or covert.
Where does crypto come from?
All senses trace back to clippings of words derived from the prefix crypto-, developed at various times in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Words that rhyme with crypto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crypto.
Questions about saying crypto
How do you pronounce crypto?
Say KRIP-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crypto?
Crypto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · toh.
Is crypto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrɪptəʊ/ (KRIP-toh).