How to pronounce crankle
Say it like KRAYNG-kul. Crankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYNG).
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- KRAYNG
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crankle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crankle
American and British speakers say crankle in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈkreɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYNG-kul.
What does crankle mean?
- A bend, twist or crinkle.
- To bend, turn, or wind.
- To break into bends, turns, or angles; to crinkle.
Where does crankle come from?
Coined by Michael Drayton in 1596.
Questions about saying crankle
How do you pronounce crankle?
Say KRAYNG-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crankle?
Crankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYNG). Broken into parts: KRAYNG · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say crankle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.