How to Pronounce Criminal

To pronounce "criminal", say CRIM-in-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪmənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɪmənəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “criminal”

"criminal" has 3 syllables: crim-in-al. It rhymes with subliminal and noncriminal, if that helps it stick.

What does criminal mean?

noun

  1. A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

adjective

  1. Against the law; forbidden by law.
  2. Guilty of breaking the law.

Synonyms

lawbreakeroffenderperpetratorcrimefuldelictuousillegal

Words that rhyme with criminal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

subliminalnoncriminal

Related words

outlawillegalfeloniousfelonguiltymalefactorreprehensiblecondemnable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "criminal"?▾

"Criminal" has 3 syllables: crim · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "criminal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "criminal" is /ˈkɹɪmənəl/.

What does "criminal" mean?▾

Criminal: A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

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