How to pronounce cranings
Say it like KRAY-ningz. Cranings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cranings
American and British speakers say cranings in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-ningz.
What does cranings mean?
- plural of craning How to pronounce craning
Questions about saying cranings
How do you pronounce cranings?
Say KRAY-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranings?
Cranings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say cranings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.