How to pronounce cranesbill
Say it like KRAYNZ-bil. Cranesbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYNZ).
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- KRAYNZ
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranesbill 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.
- bilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cranesbill
American and British speakers say cranesbill in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/ in the US and /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYNZ-bil.
What does cranesbill mean?
- Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium found throughout the temperate zone.
- A pair of long-beaked forceps.
Where does cranesbill come from?
By surface analysis, crane + -s- + bill.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cranesbill
How do you pronounce cranesbill?
Say KRAYNZ-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranesbill?
Cranesbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYNZ). Broken into parts: KRAYNZ · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say cranesbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪnzbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.