How to Pronounce Crisis

To pronounce "crisis", say CRIS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹaɪsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crisis”

"crisis" has 2 syllables: cris-is. It rhymes with lysis and spicous, if that helps it stick.

What does crisis mean?

noun

  1. A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
  2. An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.

Words that rhyme with crisis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lysisspicousisis

Related words

originationsituationemergencydilemmafitupheavalurgencydisaster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crisis"?▾

"Crisis" has 2 syllables: cris · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "crisis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crisis" is /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/.

What does "crisis" mean?▾

Crisis: A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.

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