How to pronounce cradles
Say it like KRAY-dulz. Cradles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- dulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cradles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cradles
American and British speakers say cradles in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪdəlz/ in the US and /ˈkreɪdəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-dulz.
What does cradles mean?
- plural of cradle How to pronounce cradle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cradle How to pronounce cradle
Questions about saying cradles
How do you pronounce cradles?
Say KRAY-dulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪdəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cradles?
Cradles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · dulz.
Do Americans and Brits say cradles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪdəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪdəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.