How to pronounce crater
Say it like KRAY-ter. Crater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRAY-tuh.
What does crater mean?
- a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
- a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus
- a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
Words that rhyme with crater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crater.
Questions about saying crater
How do you pronounce crater?
Say KRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crater?
Crater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ter.
Is crater 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 /ˈkreɪtə/ (KRAY-tuh).