How to Pronounce Crucible

To pronounce "crucible", say CRUC-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crucible”

"crucible" has 3 syllables: cruc-ibl-e. It rhymes with useable and reducible, if that helps it stick.

What does crucible mean?

noun

  1. A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
  2. A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.

Words that rhyme with crucible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

useablereducible

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crucible"?▾

"Crucible" has 3 syllables: cruc · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crucible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crucible" is /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/.

What does "crucible" mean?▾

Crucible: A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.

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