American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'crab' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "crab" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "crab"

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Simple pronunciation
kraab
IPA transcription
/kʰɹæb̚/
Word frequency
9,299th

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What does "crab" mean?

  1. 1.a sea creature with a hard shell, two large claws, and eight legs
  2. 2.to move sideways or diagonally

Examples of "crab" in a sentence

  • My sister loves eating crab legs.
  • I saw a crab scuttle across the beach.
  • The crab pinched my finger.

How common is "crab"?

Crab is the 9,299th most common word in English.

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