How to pronounce crane
Say it like KRAYN. Crane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crane
American and British speakers say crane in essentially the same way: /kreɪn/ in the US and /kreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYN.
What does crane mean?
- stretch (the neck) so as to see better“The women craned their necks to see the President drive by”
- United States writer (1871-1900)
- United States poet (1899-1932)
- a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
Where does crane come from?
Cognate with Scots cran (“crane”), Dutch kraan (“crane”), German Low German Kroon (“crane”), German Kran (“crane”).
Words that rhyme with crane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crane.
Questions about saying crane
How do you pronounce crane?
Say KRAYN. The American pronunciation is /kreɪn/. In British English it is /kreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crane?
Crane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say crane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪn/ and the British form is /kreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.