How to Pronounce Crumb

To pronounce "crumb", say CRUMB — one syllable, IPA /kɹʌm/. 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

/kɹʌm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crumb”

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

Sounds exactly like: crum, krumme, crumm, krum — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crumb mean?

noun

  1. A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).

    “The pigeons were happily pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground.”

  2. A small piece of other material, such as rubber.

verb

  1. To cover with crumbs.
  2. To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; to crumble.

    “to crumb bread”

Synonyms

crumbling

Words that rhyme with crumb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

skunkratstinkerpukebumlowliferotterso-and-so

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crumb"?▾

"Crumb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crumb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crumb" is /kɹʌm/.

What does "crumb" mean?▾

Crumb: A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).

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