How to Pronounce “crumb”
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- American (US)
- /kɹʌm/
- British (UK)
- /kɹʌm/
- Australian (AU)
- /kɹɐm/
What “crumb” means
noun — A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).
Example: The pigeons were happily pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground.
Pronunciation Notes
The final b is silent. A b after m at the end of a word is never pronounced in English. “crumb” ends on the /m/ sound, with the mouth closed and no release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "crumb" mean?
crumb (noun): A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread). For example — The pigeons were happily pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground.
How do you pronounce "crumb" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "crumb", /kɹʌm/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "crumb"?
/kɹʌm/ in American English, /kɹʌm/ in British English, /kɹɐm/ in Australian English.
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