How to pronounce creamy
Say it like KREE-mee. Creamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of creamy
American and British speakers say creamy in essentially the same way: /ˈkrimi/ in the US and /ˈkriːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-mee.
What does creamy mean?
- Containing cream.“creamy milk”
- Of food or drink, having the rich taste or thick, smooth texture of cream, whether or not it actually contains cream.“creamy chocolate”
- Of any liquid, having the thick texture of cream.“a creamy lotion”
- A horse with a cream-colored coat.
Where does creamy come from?
From Middle English cremy, equivalent to cream + -y.
Words that rhyme with creamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creamy.
Questions about saying creamy
How do you pronounce creamy?
Say KREE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrimi/. In British English it is /ˈkriːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creamy?
Creamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say creamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrimi/ and the British form is /ˈkriːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.