How to Pronounce "creeps"

word

/ˈkɹips/

kreeps

/kɹˈiːps/

kreeps

Definition

"Creeps" is usually the third-person singular form of "creep," meaning to move slowly and quietly. It also appears in expressions like "something creeps me out," meaning it makes someone feel uncomfortable, scared, or disgusted.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkɹips/

British English

/kɹˈiːps/

Simplified Pronunciation

kreeps

Listen in Context

A small bug creeps across the wall.

The cat creeps into my room at night.

That dark room creeps me out.

He creeps up behind people as a joke, and I hate it.