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.
cr-am-p (adding extra vowels)
kar-amp (incorrect vowel sound)
c-rramp (exaggerating the 'r' sound)
same as American
same as American
Open your mouth and place your tongue low, like in 'cat'.
There is no significant difference in this word.
Avoid adding a vowel sound after the 'r' or 'mp'.
A painful muscle contraction.
/kræmps/
Multiple painful muscle contractions
/kræmpt/
Confined or restricted in space
/ˈkræmpɪŋ/
Experiencing muscle contractions
Cramped ends with a 't' sound.
Cramps adds an 's' sound at the end.
Cramping adds an 'ing' ending.
Keep your tongue relaxed for a smoother 'r' sound.
Use words like 'cat' and 'cap' to master the 'æ' sound.
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