How to pronounce craters
Say it like KRAY-terz. Craters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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US American/ˈkreɪtɚz/KRAY-terz
UK British/ˈkreɪtəz/KRAY-tuz
- KRAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of craters
- 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-tuz.
What does craters mean?
noun
- plural of crater How to pronounce crater
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crater How to pronounce crater
Questions about saying craters
How do you pronounce craters?
Say KRAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craters?
Craters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · terz.
Is craters 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 /ˈkreɪtəz/ (KRAY-tuz).