How to pronounce cranes
Say it like KRAYNZ. Cranes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cranes
American and British speakers say cranes in essentially the same way: /kreɪnz/ in the US and /kreɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYNZ.
What does cranes mean?
- plural of crane How to pronounce crane
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crane How to pronounce crane
Words that rhyme with cranes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cranes.
Questions about saying cranes
How do you pronounce cranes?
Say KRAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /kreɪnz/. In British English it is /kreɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranes?
Cranes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cranes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪnz/ and the British form is /kreɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.