How to pronounce crannies
Say it like KRAN-eez. Crannies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crannies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAN
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crannies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crannies
American and British speakers say crannies in essentially the same way: /ˈkræniz/ in the US and /ˈkræniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAN-eez.
What does crannies mean?
- plural of cranny How to pronounce cranny“Muffins are tastiest when butter seeps into all the nooks and crannies.”
Questions about saying crannies
How do you pronounce crannies?
Say KRAN-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræniz/. In British English it is /ˈkræniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crannies?
Crannies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN). Broken into parts: KRAN · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say crannies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræniz/ and the British form is /ˈkræniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.