How to Pronounce "crimp"

word

ˈkɹɪmp

KRIMP

kɹˈɪmp

KRIMP

Definition

To press or bend something (like metal, wire, or hair) into ridges, folds, or waves; also, to tightly join materials together by pressing them into place.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɹɪmp

British English

kɹˈɪmp

Simplified Pronunciation

KRIMP

Listen in Context

She used a tool to crimp the edge of the metal sheet.

To fix the wire, you should crimp the connector tightly.

The hairdresser will crimp her hair for the party.

Can you crimp the pie crust so the filling doesn’t spill out?