How to Pronounce Crime

To pronounce "crime", say CRIM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɹaɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crime”

"crime" has 2 syllables: crim-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does crime mean?

noun

  1. A specific act committed in violation of the law.
  2. Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.

verb

  1. To subject to disciplinary punishment.
  2. To commit crime(s).

Synonyms

criminalitydelinquency

Words that rhyme with crime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

law-breakingcriminalityperpetratorfeloncriminalinfringementcontraventionguilty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crime"?▾

"Crime" has 2 syllables: crim · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crime" is /kɹaɪm/.

What does "crime" mean?▾

Crime: A specific act committed in violation of the law.

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