How to pronounce creature
Say it like KREE-cher. Creature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creature 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of creature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KREE-chuh.
What does creature mean?
- a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
- a human being; wight is an archaic term
- a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
Where does creature come from?
Inherited from Middle English creature (“a created thing”), borrowed via Old French creature, from Late Latin creātūra, from creō.
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Words that rhyme with creature
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Questions about saying creature
How do you pronounce creature?
Say KREE-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkritʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkriːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creature?
Creature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · cher.
Is creature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkriːtʃə/ (KREE-chuh).