How to Pronounce Crypt

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

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Letters

/kɹɪpt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crypt”

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

What does crypt mean?

noun

  1. A cave or cavern.
  2. An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place.

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Words that rhyme with crypt

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quippedrippedtranscriptscriptmanuscriptclippedstrippednondescriptequippedgrippedconscriptwhipped

Related words

tombvaultencryptionencryptedcryptographiccroftcavecavern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crypt"?▾

"Crypt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crypt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crypt" is /kɹɪpt/.

What does "crypt" mean?▾

Crypt: A cave or cavern.

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