How do you pronounce "crooked"?

In American English: /ˈkrʊkəd/ (KRUUK-uhd). In British English: /kɹˈʊkɪd/ (KR-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈkrʊkəd/ (KRUUK-uhd). In Australian English: /kɹˈʊkɪd/ (KR-uuk).

Is "crooked" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrʊkəd/ (KRUUK-uhd), while in British English it's /kɹˈʊkɪd/ (KR-uuk).

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crooked

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/ˈkrʊkəd/

KRUUK-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

krʊkcro·ədoked

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