How to Pronounce Crazy

To pronounce "crazy", say CRAZY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɹeɪzi/. 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

/ˈkɹeɪzi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crazy”

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

What does crazy mean?

noun

  1. An insane or eccentric person; a crackpot.
  2. Eccentric behaviour; lunacy.

adjective

  1. Flawed or damaged; unsound, liable to break apart; ramshackle.
  2. Sickly, frail; diseased.

adverb

  1. Very, extremely.

    “That trick was crazy good.”

Synonyms

lunaticmad mannut ballnut casenutsopsychopathderangedlocozanyoff the chain

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Words that rhyme with crazy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hazylazyrazeedaisyslazycalabresejaseyglazy

Related words

maddementedinsaneloonylooneyunhingeddottybrainsick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crazy"?▾

"Crazy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crazy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crazy" is /ˈkɹeɪzi/.

What does "crazy" mean?▾

Crazy: An insane or eccentric person; a crackpot.

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