How to Pronounce Crustaceous

To pronounce "crustaceous", say CRUST-ac-eous — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹʌsˈteɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/kɹʌsˈteɪʃəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crustaceous”

"crustaceous" has 3 syllables: crust-ac-eous. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does crustaceous mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling a crustacean.
  2. Hard, thin and brittle.

Words that rhyme with crustaceous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficacious

Related words

testalichenscrustlikesquidlikeshrimplikeostraceousclamlikeclawlike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crustaceous"?▾

"Crustaceous" has 3 syllables: crust · ac · eous.

What is the IPA transcription of "crustaceous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crustaceous" is /kɹʌsˈteɪʃəs/.

What does "crustaceous" mean?▾

Crustaceous: Resembling a crustacean.

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