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How to pronounce craterous

Say it like KRAY-ter. Craterous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).

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US American/ˈkreɪtər/KRAY-ter
UK British/ˈkreɪtə/KRAY-tuh
  • KRAY
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Craterous pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of craterous

  • 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 craterous mean?

adjective
  1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a crater.

Where does craterous come from?

From crater + -ous.

Questions about saying craterous

How do you pronounce craterous?

Say KRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in craterous?

Craterous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ter.

Is craterous 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).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).