How to Pronounce Crabbing

To pronounce "crabbing", say CRABB-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹæbɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹæbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crabbing”

"crabbing" has 2 syllables: crabb-ing. It rhymes with stabbing and blabbing, if that helps it stick.

What does crabbing mean?

verb

  1. To fish for crabs.
  2. To ruin.

verb

  1. (obsolete) To irritate, make surly or sour
  2. To be ill-tempered; to complain or find fault.

noun

  1. The act or art of catching crabs.
  2. The fighting of hawks with each other.

Words that rhyme with crabbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stabbingblabbingjabbinggrabbinggabbingnabbingslabbingdabbingtabbingdrabbingcabbingscabbing

Related words

grouchycrabbygrumpybad-temperedill-naturedill-temperedfussycross

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crabbing"?▾

"Crabbing" has 2 syllables: crabb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "crabbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crabbing" is /ˈkɹæbɪŋ/.

What does "crabbing" mean?▾

Crabbing: To fish for crabs.

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