How to Pronounce Crumbs

To pronounce "crumbs", say CRUMBS — one syllable, IPA /kɹʌmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/kɹʌmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crumbs”

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

What does crumbs 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”

interjection

  1. An expression of mild surprise.

Synonyms

crumbling

Words that rhyme with crumbs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comesslumschumsoutcomessuccumbsmumsplumsthumbsrumsovercomesgumsdrums

Related words

skunkratstinkerpukebumlowliferotterso-and-so

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crumbs"?▾

"Crumbs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crumbs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crumbs" is /kɹʌmz/.

What does "crumbs" mean?▾

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

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