How to Pronounce Crowded

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crowded”

"crowded" has 2 syllables: crowd-ed. It rhymes with shrouded and clouded, if that helps it stick.

What does crowded mean?

verb

  1. To press forward; to advance by pushing.

    “The man crowded into the packed room.”

  2. To press together or collect in numbers

    “They crowded through the archway and into the park.”

verb

  1. To play on a crowd; to fiddle.

adjective

  1. Containing too many of something; teeming.

Synonyms

crowd inswarmthrongdensepacked

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Words that rhyme with crowded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudedcloudedenshroudedovercrowdedbrouded

Related words

jam-packedhuddledjammedpackedthrongedcongestedovercrowdedovercrowding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crowded"?▾

"Crowded" has 2 syllables: crowd · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "crowded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crowded" is /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/.

What does "crowded" mean?▾

Crowded: To press forward; to advance by pushing.

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