How to Pronounce Cramps

To pronounce "cramps", say CRAMPS — one syllable, IPA /kɹæmps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/kɹæmps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cramps”

"cramps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with camps and lamps, if that helps it stick.

What does cramps mean?

noun

  1. A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.
  2. That which confines or contracts; a restraint; a shackle; a hindrance.

verb

  1. (of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably.
  2. To affect with cramps or spasms.

noun

  1. A cramping of muscles, especially in the abdomen or uterus.

Words that rhyme with cramps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

campslampsstampsclampsrampsrevampsgrampschampsdampsvampsscampstamps

Related words

hamperspasmhalterconvulsionstwingespangsachescolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cramps"?▾

"Cramps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cramps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cramps" is /kɹæmps/.

What does "cramps" mean?▾

Cramps: A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

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