How to Pronounce "croup"
word
ˈkɹup
KROOP
kɹˈuːp
KROOP
Definition
Croup is a childhood illness that causes swelling in the throat, leading to a rough, barking cough and trouble breathing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹup
British English
kɹˈuːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROOP
UK
KROOP
Listen in Context
The doctor said my son has croup.
Croup is common in young children.
A barking cough is a sign of croup.
My daughter woke up in the night with croup, and it scared us.