How to pronounce crayon
Say it like KRAY-ahn. Crayon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crayon 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.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of crayon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRAY-on.
What does crayon mean?
- A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.
- A crayon drawing, or a drawing with colored lines.
- A pencil of carbon used in producing electric light.
- To draw with a crayon.
Where does crayon come from?
Borrowed from French crayon (“pencil”), from craie (“chalk”) + -on (diminutive suffix), from Latin crēta (“chalk, clay”), perhaps from crētus.
Questions about saying crayon
How do you pronounce crayon?
Say KRAY-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crayon?
Crayon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ahn.
Is crayon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkreɪɒn/ (KRAY-on).