How to Pronounce Crust

To pronounce "crust", say CRUST — one syllable, IPA /kɹʌst/. 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

/kɹʌst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crust”

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

What does crust mean?

noun

  1. A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
  2. The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.

verb

  1. To cover with a crust.
  2. To form a crust.

noun

  1. A subgenre of punk rock, derived from hardcore punk with extreme metal elements, often with pessimistic lyrics about political and social ills.

Synonyms

daily breadincomelivelihoodcrustcrustcorestenchcore

Words that rhyme with crust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

encrustationincrustationgallcheekinessfreshnessinsolenceimpudenceimpertinence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crust"?▾

"Crust" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crust" is /kɹʌst/.

What does "crust" mean?▾

Crust: A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.

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