How to pronounce cravenette
Say it like kruh-ih-vuh-NET. Cravenette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- kruh
- ih
- vuh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cravenette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cravenette
American and British speakers say cravenette in essentially the same way: /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kruh-ih-vuh-NET.
What does cravenette mean?
- To waterproof by a particular process.
- A certain waterproof material.
- A waterproof coat made from this material.
Where does cravenette come from?
From Craven + -ette, from the inventor's name; originally a brand name.
Words that rhyme with cravenette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cravenette.
Questions about saying cravenette
How do you pronounce cravenette?
Say kruh-ih-vuh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cravenette?
Cravenette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: kruh · ih · vuh · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say cravenette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌkrəɪvəˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.