How to Pronounce "cramps"
word
/ˈkɹæmps/
KRAMP-s
/kɹˈæmps/
KRAMP-s
Definition
Cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions. The word can also refer to period pain for women.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹæmps/
British English
/kɹˈæmps/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAMP-s
UK
KRAMP-s
Listen in Context
I got cramps in my legs after running.
She often has stomach cramps during her period.
My hand gets cramps if I write too much.
I hate getting cramps in the middle of the night—it wakes me right up!