How to pronounce cratered
Say it like KRAY-terd. Cratered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cratered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cratered
- 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-tud.
What does cratered mean?
- simple past and past participle of crater How to pronounce crater
- Marked by craters.“The planet had a cratered surface.”
Where does cratered come from?
From crater + -ed.
Questions about saying cratered
How do you pronounce cratered?
Say KRAY-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cratered?
Cratered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · terd.
Is cratered 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 /ˈkreɪtəd/ (KRAY-tud).