How to Pronounce Crochet

To pronounce "crochet", say croch-ET — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kɹəʊʃˈeɪ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “crochet”

Break "crochet" into 2 beats and lean on "ET" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does crochet mean?

noun

  1. Needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle.
  2. A certain crest of enamel on the molar teeth of some rhinoceros.

verb

  1. To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

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Words that rhyme with crochet

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Related words

hookinterlockneedleworkingneedleworkneedlecraftneedlepointhooklingstitch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crochet"?▾

"Crochet" has 2 syllables: croch · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "crochet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crochet" is /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/.

What does "crochet" mean?▾

Crochet: Needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle.

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