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How to pronounce crumpet
/ˈkrʌmpɪt/ British English
KRUM·pit
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
krum·PET
✓ Say
KRUM·pit
My tip
Stress the start, and et is just it.
In a sentence
I like crumpets with jam.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KRUM-pit.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce crumpet?
In British English, crumpet is pronounced /ˈkrʌmpɪt/. Say it like this: KRUM-pit. Stress the start, and et is just it.
How many syllables are in crumpet?
When you say it, crumpet has 2 syllables: KRUM-pit. The strong beat is the first one, KRUM.
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