English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Crooked Pronunciation
Crooked is pronounced KRUU-kuhd, IPA /ˈkrʊkəd/.
KRUU-kuhd
US /ˈkrʊkəd/
Syllables: KRUU · kuhd (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Bent or not straight, or dishonest.
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Crooked in a Sentence
- A crooked path led down to the beach.
- The picture is slightly crooked.
- They accused the inspector of crooked dealing.
Common Mispronunciations of Crooked
Not KRUUKT
Two beats here, KRUU-kuhd. The adjective keeps a full ed syllable even though the verb form crooked would not.
Not KROOK-uhd
The oo is the short uu of book, not the long oo of mood.
Tip: Adjectives in this family hold onto the extra syllable: wicked, rugged, dogged, and crooked.
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