How to pronounce crannog
Say it like KRAN-ug. Crannog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN).
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- KRAN
- ug
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crannog 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crannog
American and British speakers say crannog in essentially the same way: /ˈkrænəɡ/ in the US and /ˈkrænəɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAN-ug.
What does crannog mean?
- An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.
Where does crannog come from?
Borrowed from Irish crannóg, from Middle Irish crannóc.
Questions about saying crannog
How do you pronounce crannog?
Say KRAN-ug. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrænəɡ/. In British English it is /ˈkrænəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crannog?
Crannog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN). Broken into parts: KRAN · ug.
Do Americans and Brits say crannog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrænəɡ/ and the British form is /ˈkrænəɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.