How to Pronounce Crutches

To pronounce "crutches", say CRUTCH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CRUTCH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “crutches”

"crutches" has 2 syllables: crutch-es. It rhymes with clutches and fitches, if that helps it stick.

What does crutches 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.”

Words that rhyme with crutches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clutchesfitcheschichestouchesflitcheshutchessnitchesfiches

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crutches"?▾

"Crutches" has 2 syllables: crutch · es.

What does "crutches" mean?▾

Crutches: 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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