How to Pronounce Crutch

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

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Letters

/kɹʌtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crutch”

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

What does crutch mean?

noun

  1. A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

    “He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg.”

  2. Something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop

    “Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him.”

verb

  1. To support on crutches; to prop up.
  2. To move on crutches.

Words that rhyme with crutch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clutchtouchsmutchmuchnonesuchscritchscutchgrutchruche

Related words

rodwalkingstandsupportlegcanestiltcrutcher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crutch"?▾

"Crutch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crutch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crutch" is /kɹʌtʃ/.

What does "crutch" mean?▾

Crutch: A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

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