How to pronounce "cramp"

cramp

Sports & Recreation
American
/kræmp/

Syllable Breakdown

cramp

How natives say cramp

British
/kræmp/

Syllable Breakdown

cramp

How natives say cramp

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a hard 'k' sound.

  • Move to the 'r' sound by bringing the tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • Follow with the short vowel sound 'æ' as in 'cat'.

  • End with the 'mp' sound by closing your lips and releasing the 'p' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • cr-am-p (adding extra vowels)

  • kar-amp (incorrect vowel sound)

  • c-rramp (exaggerating the 'r' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'æ' sound?

Open your mouth and place your tongue low, like in 'cat'.

Is there a difference between the British and American pronunciation?

There is no significant difference in this word.

Why do I sometimes hear an extra syllable?

Avoid adding a vowel sound after the 'r' or 'mp'.

Definition

cramp

A painful muscle contraction.

Word Family

cramps

/kræmps/

noun

Multiple painful muscle contractions

Example: She has cramps.

cramped

/kræmpt/

adjective

Confined or restricted in space

Example: The room is cramped.

cramping

/ˈkræmpɪŋ/

verb

Experiencing muscle contractions

Example: I am cramping.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Cramped ends with a 't' sound.

Cramps adds an 's' sound at the end.

Cramping adds an 'ing' ending.

Pro Tips

Relax your tongue

Keep your tongue relaxed for a smoother 'r' sound.

Practice with short words

Use words like 'cat' and 'cap' to master the 'æ' sound.

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