How to Pronounce Crash

To pronounce "crash", say CRASH — one syllable, IPA /kɹæʃ/. 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

/kɹæʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crash”

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

What does crash mean?

noun

  1. A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.

    “After the lightning came the crash of thunder.”

  2. An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.

    “Nobody survived the plane crash”

verb

  1. To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently.
  2. To severely damage or destroy something by causing it to collide with something else.

    “I'm sorry for crashing the bike into a wall. I'll pay for repairs.”

adjective

  1. Quick, fast, intensive, impromptu.

    “crash diet”

Synonyms

abend

Words that rhyme with crash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashmashbacklashgnash

Related words

smashcollisionclashgate-crashclankcollapseclangclangour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crash"?▾

"Crash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crash" is /kɹæʃ/.

What does "crash" mean?▾

Crash: A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.

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