How to Pronounce Crippled

To pronounce "crippled", say CRIPPL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CRIPPL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “crippled”

"crippled" has 2 syllables: crippl-ed. It rhymes with rippled and tripled, if that helps it stick.

What does crippled mean?

verb

  1. To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

    “The car bomb crippled five passers-by.”

  2. To damage seriously; to destroy

    “My ambitions were crippled by a lack of money.”

adjective

  1. (usually offensive) Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
  2. (usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

Synonyms

limitrestrict

Antonyms

noncrippleduncrippled

Words that rhyme with crippled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rippledtripled

Related words

lamehalthaltingunfithandicappedincapacitateddebilitatedparalyzed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crippled"?▾

"Crippled" has 2 syllables: crippl · ed.

What does "crippled" mean?▾

Crippled: To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

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