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How to pronounce 'criminal' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "criminal" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "criminal"

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Simple pronunciation
krih-muh-nl
IPA transcription
/ˈkʰɹɪ.mə.nl̩/
Word frequency
2,924th

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What does "criminal" mean?

  1. a person who does something that is against the law

Examples of "criminal" in a sentence

  • The police caught the criminal red-handed.
  • The jury found the criminal guilty.
  • Becoming a criminal is a serious decision.

How common is "criminal"?

Criminal is the 2,924th most common word in English.

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