How to Pronounce Crouched

To pronounce "crouched", say CROUCH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹʌʊt͡ʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kɹʌʊt͡ʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crouched”

"crouched" has 2 syllables: crouch-ed. It rhymes with slouched and vouched, if that helps it stick.

What does crouched mean?

verb

  1. To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

    “We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.”

  2. To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

verb

  1. To sign with the cross; bless.

adjective

  1. Marked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross.

Synonyms

crutched

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Words that rhyme with crouched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slouchedvouchedpouchedcoucheddouched

Related words

huddledunerecthunkeredduckedbentstoopedcoweredsquatted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crouched"?▾

"Crouched" has 2 syllables: crouch · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "crouched"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crouched" is /kɹʌʊt͡ʃt/.

What does "crouched" mean?▾

Crouched: To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

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