How to Pronounce Crowbar

To pronounce "crowbar", say CROWB-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crowbar”

"crowbar" has 2 syllables: crowb-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does crowbar mean?

noun

  1. An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.
  2. An electrical circuit that prevents an overvoltage from causing damage.

verb

  1. To use force to move. To prise.

Synonyms

jemmyjimmynail barpinchbarprybar

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Words that rhyme with crowbar

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charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestarcommissar

Related words

prybarclamppincerleverleveragehelmclip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crowbar"?▾

"Crowbar" has 2 syllables: crowb · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "crowbar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crowbar" is /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/.

What does "crowbar" mean?▾

Crowbar: An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

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