How to Pronounce Crook

To pronounce "crook", say CROOK — one syllable, IPA /kɹʊk/. 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

/kɹʊk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crook”

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

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

What does crook mean?

noun

  1. A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.

    “She held the baby in the crook of her arm.”

  2. A bending of the knee; a genuflection.

verb

  1. To bend, or form into a hook.

    “He crooked his finger toward me.”

  2. To become bent or hooked.

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Words that rhyme with crook

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looknookoverlookbookoutlookhookschnookhandbookguidebookshnooktextbookgobbledygook

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crook"?▾

"Crook" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crook"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crook" is /kɹʊk/.

What does "crook" mean?▾

Crook: A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.

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