how to pronounce crutches

/ˈkɹʌtʃɪz/

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crutches is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… choreographic moves using crutches that …”

meanings of crutches

noun:

Plural of crutch.

crutches frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word crutches occurs in english on average 2 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.