How to Pronounce Crevasse

To pronounce "crevasse", say CREV-ass-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹəˈvæs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kɹəˈvæs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crevasse”

"crevasse" has 3 syllables: crev-ass-e. It rhymes with crevice and nevis, if that helps it stick.

What does crevasse mean?

noun

  1. A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm.
  2. A breach in a canal or river bank.

verb

  1. To form crevasses.
  2. To fissure with crevasses.

Words that rhyme with crevasse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crevicenevischevystevisbevischevislevisrevis

Related words

cleftdropcrackcreviceriftchasmshakecracke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crevasse"?▾

"Crevasse" has 3 syllables: crev · ass · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crevasse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crevasse" is /kɹəˈvæs/.

What does "crevasse" mean?▾

Crevasse: A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm.

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