How to pronounce craves
Say it like KRAYVZ. Craves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of craves
American and British speakers say craves in essentially the same way: /kreɪvz/ in the US and /kreɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYVZ.
What does craves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crave How to pronounce crave
- plural of crave How to pronounce crave
Questions about saying craves
How do you pronounce craves?
Say KRAYVZ. The American pronunciation is /kreɪvz/. In British English it is /kreɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craves?
Craves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say craves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪvz/ and the British form is /kreɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.