How to pronounce crate
Say it like KRAYT. Crate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crate
American and British speakers say crate in essentially the same way: /kreɪt/ in the US and /kreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYT.
What does crate mean?
- A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
- In the Rust programming language, a binary or library.
- To put into a crate.
- To keep in a crate.
Where does crate come from?
Alternatively from Latin crātis (“wickerwork”), perhaps from the same PIE root.
Words that rhyme with crate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crate.
Questions about saying crate
How do you pronounce crate?
Say KRAYT. The American pronunciation is /kreɪt/. In British English it is /kreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crate?
Crate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say crate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪt/ and the British form is /kreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.