how to pronounce cramps

/ˈkɹæmps/

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cramps is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of cramps in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… menstrual cramps so it's not we're not …”

meanings of cramps

noun:

A cramping of muscles, especially in the abdomen or uterus.
Plural of cramp.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cramp.

cramps frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word cramps occurs in english on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.