How to Pronounce Crowds

To pronounce "crowds", say CROWDS — one syllable, IPA /kɹaʊdz/. 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

/kɹaʊdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crowds

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

What does crowds mean?

noun

  1. A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.

    After the movie let out, a crowd of people pushed through the exit doors.

  2. Several things collected or closely pressed together; also, some things adjacent to each other.

    There was a crowd of toys pushed beneath the couch where the children were playing.

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.

noun

  1. (now dialectal) A fiddle.

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Words that rhyme with crowds

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crowds"?

"Crowds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crowds"?

The IPA transcription of "crowds" is /kɹaʊdz/.

What does "crowds" mean?

Crowds: A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.

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