To pronounce "crew", say CREW — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"crew" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: crewe — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.”
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"Crew" has one syllable.
Crew: To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
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