creep

/kriːp/

Syllables creep

Stress CREEP

Phonics Breakdown

cr

/kr/

consonant blend

ee

/iː/

long e

p

/p/

voiceless th

Meaning

to move slowly, quietly, and carefully

Sound Reference

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cr=/kr/(crab) + ee=/iː/(see) + p=/p/(pen)

Example

The cat began to creep toward the bird.