How to pronounce craquelure
Say it like krak-uh-LOOR. Craquelure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOOR).
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- krak
- uh
- LOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craquelure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of craquelure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: krak-uh-LOOR.
What does craquelure mean?
- The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting.
Where does craquelure come from?
Borrowed from French craquelure.
Words that rhyme with craquelure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craquelure.
Questions about saying craquelure
How do you pronounce craquelure?
Say krak-uh-LOOR. The American pronunciation is /krækəˈlʊr/. In British English it is /krækəˈlʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craquelure?
Craquelure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOOR). Broken into parts: krak · uh · LOOR.
Is craquelure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /krækəˈlʊə/ (krak-uh-LOOR).