How to Pronounce Crusty

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

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Letters

/ˈkɹʌsti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crusty”

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

What does crusty mean?

noun

  1. A tramp or homeless young person with poor cleanliness.
  2. Dried eye mucus.

adjective

  1. Having a crust, especially a thick one.
  2. (of a person or behavior) Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.

Synonyms

goundsleepsleepy dustgruffharshpeevishsurlyinferior

Words that rhyme with crusty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lustymustyfustybustyrustygustytrustydustywristyjustycristybusti

Related words

crustlikeencrustedcoveredgruffcurmudgeonlyill-naturedill-humoredill-humoured

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crusty"?▾

"Crusty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crusty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crusty" is /ˈkɹʌsti/.

What does "crusty" mean?▾

Crusty: A tramp or homeless young person with poor cleanliness.

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