How to Pronounce Crap

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɹæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crap

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

Sounds exactly like: krapp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crap mean?

noun

  1. The husk of grain; chaff.
  2. (mildly) Something worthless or of poor quality; junk.

    The long-running game show went from offering good prizes to crap in no time.

verb

  1. To defecate.

    That soup tasted funny, and now I need to crap.

  2. To defecate in or on (clothing etc.).

    He almost crapped his pants from fright.

adjective

  1. (mildly) Of poor quality.

    I drove an old crap car for ten years before buying a new one.

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Words that rhyme with crap

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crap"?

"Crap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crap"?

The IPA transcription of "crap" is /kɹæp/.

What does "crap" mean?

Crap: The husk of grain; chaff.

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