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How to pronounce craton

Say it like KRAT-un. Craton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAT).

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US American/ˈkrætən/KRAT-un
UK British/ˈkrætən/KRAT-un
  • KRAT
  • un
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Craton pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. KRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of craton

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: KRAT-un.

What does craton mean?

noun
  1. A part of the Earth’s crust that has survived the splitting and merging of continents.

Words that rhyme with craton

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craton.

Questions about saying craton

How do you pronounce craton?

Say KRAT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrætən/. In British English it is /ˈkrætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in craton?

Craton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAT). Broken into parts: KRAT · un.

Is craton pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkrætən/ (KRAT-un).

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