How to pronounce create
Say it like kree-AYT. Create has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT).
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- kree
- AYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Create pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of create
American and British speakers say create in essentially the same way: /kriˈeɪt/ in the US and /kriːˈeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kree-AYT.
What does create mean?
- make or cause to be or to become“make a mess in one's office”“create a furor”
- bring into existence“The company was created 25 years ago”“He created a new movement in painting”
- pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity“Don't disturb him--he is creating”
Where does create come from?
From Middle English createn, from Latin creātus, the perfect passive participle of creō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with create
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Questions about saying create
How do you pronounce create?
Say kree-AYT. The American pronunciation is /kriˈeɪt/. In British English it is /kriːˈeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in create?
Create has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT). Broken into parts: kree · AYT.
Do Americans and Brits say create the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kriˈeɪt/ and the British form is /kriːˈeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.