How to Pronounce "Crepe"

Crepe is pronounced krɛp. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Crepe is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is krɛp.

Easy

🌐 French word

IPA krɛp

Syllables: crepe

What does "Crepe" mean?

noun

A very thin pancake typically made from wheat flour, eaten as a sweet or savory dish.

Example: "For dessert, we enjoyed a delicious nutella crepe filled with strawberries."

From French crêpe, from Latin crispus meaning curled.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'krep', rhymes with 'step'. Stress the single syllable, so it sounds sharp and quick like 'KREP'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly pronounce it as 'cree-pay', likely influenced by its French origin, which emphasizes the 'e' sound.

💬 Example

For dessert, we enjoyed a delicious nutella crepe filled with strawberries.

Crepe is pronounced krɛp. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Crepe is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is krɛp.

Crepe originates from French. From French crêpe, from Latin crispus meaning curled.