To pronounce "crustacean", say CRUST-ac-ean — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CRUST-ac-ean
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"crustacean" has 3 syllables: crust-ac-ean. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Crustacean" has 3 syllables: crust · ac · ean.
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