How to Pronounce Crustacea

To pronounce "crustacea", say CRUST-ac-ea — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CRUST-ac-ea

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💡 Tip for remembering “crustacea”

"crustacea" has 3 syllables: crust-ac-ea.

What does crustacea mean?

noun

  1. Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

Related words

amphipodacrustaceancrustaceansmalacostracanshellfishloachestunicatesgastropods

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How many syllables are in "crustacea"?▾

"Crustacea" has 3 syllables: crust · ac · ea.

What does "crustacea" mean?▾

Crustacea: Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

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