How to pronounce cranny
Say it like KRAN-ee. Cranny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN).
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- KRAN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cranny
American and British speakers say cranny in essentially the same way: /ˈkræni/ in the US and /ˈkræni/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAN-ee.
What does cranny mean?
- A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.
- A tool for forming the necks of bottles, etc.
- To break into, or become full of, crannies.
- To haunt or enter by crannies.
Where does cranny come from?
Despite a spurious use in Pliny, connection to Latin crēna (“notch, incision”) is doubtful.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cranny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cranny.
Questions about saying cranny
How do you pronounce cranny?
Say KRAN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræni/. In British English it is /ˈkræni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranny?
Cranny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAN). Broken into parts: KRAN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cranny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræni/ and the British form is /ˈkræni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.