How to pronounce crepe
American English pronunciation
KRAYP
- IPA
- /ˈkɹeɪp/
- Syllables
- KRAYP (1 syllable)
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What crepe means
Most people know crepe in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
A thin fabric with a crinkled surface
In a sentence: Her party dress was made of soft blue crepe.
Where it comes from: It comes from the French crêpe, from the Latin crispus, meaning curled. The thin pancake has the same name.
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