English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Crowd Pronunciation
Crowd is pronounced KROWD, IPA /ˈkraʊd/.
KROWD
US /ˈkraʊd/ · UK /ˈkraʊd/
Syllables: KROWD (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A large number of people gathered together in one place.
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Crowd in a Sentence
- A crowd had formed outside the courthouse.
- The crowd went quiet when the lights dropped.
- Do not crowd the doors while people are getting off.
Common Mispronunciations of Crowd
Not KROHD
Open the mouth wide and let the vowel glide. The bird crow holds a long oh, and this word does not.
Not KROWT
The d at the close is voiced, which is what keeps the word clear of the German kraut.
Tip: Crowd, crowded and crowding all keep the ow of now.
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