How to pronounce crasis
Say it like KRAY-sis. Crasis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crasis
American and British speakers say crasis in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˈkreɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-sis.
What does crasis mean?
- A mixture or combination.
- The contraction of a vowel or diphthong at the end of a word with a vowel or diphthong at the start of the following word.
Words that rhyme with crasis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crasis.
Questions about saying crasis
How do you pronounce crasis?
Say KRAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crasis?
Crasis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say crasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.