How to Pronounce Crept

To pronounce "crept", say CREPT — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɹɛpt/. 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

/ˈkɹɛpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crept”

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

What does crept mean?

verb

  1. To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground.
  2. Of plants, to grow across a surface rather than upwards.

Synonyms

crawl

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Words that rhyme with crept

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adeptineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptstepped

Related words

crawlededgedinfiltratedintroducedmadeoccurredpushedslid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crept"?▾

"Crept" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crept" is /ˈkɹɛpt/.

What does "crept" mean?▾

Crept: To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground.

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