How to Pronounce Crape

To pronounce "crape", say CRAP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹeɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɹeɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crape”

"crape" has 2 syllables: crap-e. It rhymes with shape and gape, if that helps it stick.

What does crape mean?

noun

  1. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

verb

  1. To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.

    “a machine for craping silk”

  2. To clothe in crape.

noun

  1. A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
  2. A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.

Synonyms

crapecrepe rubberFrench pancake

Words that rhyme with crape

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shapegapeescapedrapescraperapeagapescapegrapelandscapereshapeswape

Related words

frizzfrizzlecrepecrimpkinkmyrtlemourning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crape"?▾

"Crape" has 2 syllables: crap · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crape"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crape" is /kɹeɪp/.

What does "crape" mean?▾

Crape: Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

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