How to pronounce creche
Say it like KRESH. Creche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of creche
American and British speakers say creche in essentially the same way: /krɛʃ/ in the US and /krɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRESH.
What does creche mean?
- Alternative spelling of crèche.
Words that rhyme with creche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creche.
Questions about saying creche
How do you pronounce creche?
Say KRESH. The American pronunciation is /krɛʃ/. In British English it is /krɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creche?
Creche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRESH.
Do Americans and Brits say creche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɛʃ/ and the British form is /krɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.