Crab: how to say it, spell it and use it
crab
/kræb/
Short answer
The English word crab is pronounced /kræb/. It is spelled C-R-A-B and has 4 letters. With a or an: a crab. The plural is crabs.
Example sentence
The crab walks sideways.
Key facts
- English
- crab
- Pronunciation
- /kræb/
- With a or an
- a crab
- Plural
- crabs
- Spelling
- C-R-A-B
- Number of letters
- 4
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce crab?
Crab is pronounced /kræb/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell crab?
Crab is spelled C-R-A-B. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of crab?
The plural of crab is crabs.
Do you say a or an before crab?
Say a crab.
How do you use crab in a sentence?
For example: The crab walks sideways.
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