How to pronounce crave
Say it like KRAYV. Crave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crave
American and British speakers say crave in essentially the same way: /kreɪv/ in the US and /kreɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYV.
What does crave mean?
- To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.“to crave for peace”
- A formal application to a court to make a particular order.
Where does crave come from?
From Middle English craven, from Old English crafian (“to crave, ask, implore, demand, summon”), from Proto-West Germanic *krafōn, from Proto-Germanic *krafjaną (“to demand”).
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Words that rhyme with crave
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Questions about saying crave
How do you pronounce crave?
Say KRAYV. The American pronunciation is /kreɪv/. In British English it is /kreɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crave?
Crave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say crave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪv/ and the British form is /kreɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.