How to pronounce crafternoon
Say it like kraf-ter-NOON. Crafternoon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOON).
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- kraf
- ter
- NOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crafternoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of crafternoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: krahf-tuh-NOON.
What does crafternoon mean?
- An afternoon spent crafting.
- An afternoon gathering dedicated to crafts, or other hobby activities.
Where does crafternoon come from?
Blend of craft + afternoon.
Words that rhyme with crafternoon
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Questions about saying crafternoon
How do you pronounce crafternoon?
Say kraf-ter-NOON. The American pronunciation is /ˌkræftɚˈnun/. In British English it is /ˌkrɑːftəˈnuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crafternoon?
Crafternoon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOON). Broken into parts: kraf · ter · NOON.
Is crafternoon 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 /ˌkrɑːftəˈnuːn/ (krahf-tuh-NOON).