How to pronounce crabeater
Say it like KRAB-ee-ter. Crabeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB).
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- KRAB
- ee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crabeater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crabeater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRAB-ee-tuh.
What does crabeater mean?
- A cobia or sergeant fish (Rachycentron canadum).
- A little bittern; a bird of species Ixobrychus minutus.
- An Antarctic seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) that feeds on krill.
Where does crabeater come from?
From crab + eater.
Questions about saying crabeater
How do you pronounce crabeater?
Say KRAB-ee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræˌbitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkræˌbiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crabeater?
Crabeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB). Broken into parts: KRAB · ee · ter.
Is crabeater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkræˌbiːtə/ (KRAB-ee-tuh).