How to pronounce cratedigger
Say it like KRAYT-dig-er. Cratedigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYT).
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- KRAYT
- dig
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cratedigger 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.
- digGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cratedigger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRAYT-dih-guh.
What does cratedigger mean?
- A person who habitually looks through crates of vinyl records at music shops, especially in pursuit of interesting or rare records.
Where does cratedigger come from?
From crate + digger.
Questions about saying cratedigger
How do you pronounce cratedigger?
Say KRAYT-dig-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtˌdɪɡər/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtdɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cratedigger?
Cratedigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYT). Broken into parts: KRAYT · dig · er.
Is cratedigger 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 /ˈkreɪtdɪɡə/ (KRAYT-dih-guh).