How to Pronounce Crisp

To pronounce "crisp", say CRISP — one syllable, IPA /kɹɪsp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɹɪsp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crisp”

"crisp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chrisp and lisp, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chrisp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crisp mean?

noun

  1. A thin slice of fried potato eaten as a snack.
  2. A baked dessert made with fruit and crumb topping

verb

  1. To make crisp.

    “to crisp bacon by frying it”

  2. To become crisp.

    “to put celery into ice water to crisp”

adjective

  1. (of something seen or heard) Sharp, clearly defined.

    “This new television set has a very crisp image.”

  2. Brittle; friable; in a condition to break with a short, sharp fracture.

    “The crisp snow crunched underfoot.”

Synonyms

potato chippotato crispcrumblecrunchcracklecreakrustlecrispentinge

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Words that rhyme with crisp

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chrisplispwisp

Related words

crispycreasewrinklerucklecrinklecrunchyscrunchnipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crisp"?▾

"Crisp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crisp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crisp" is /kɹɪsp/.

What does "crisp" mean?▾

Crisp: A thin slice of fried potato eaten as a snack.

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