How to pronounce creance
Say it like KREE-uns. Creance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of creance
American and British speakers say creance in essentially the same way: /ˈkriəns/ in the US and /ˈkriːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-uns.
What does creance mean?
- A long leash, or lightweight cord used to prevent escape of a hawk during training flights.
Where does creance come from?
From Middle English creaunce, from Old French creance.
Questions about saying creance
How do you pronounce creance?
Say KREE-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkriəns/. In British English it is /ˈkriːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creance?
Creance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say creance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkriəns/ and the British form is /ˈkriːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.