How to pronounce creches
Say it like KRESH-uz. Creches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRESH).
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- KRESH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of creches
American and British speakers say creches in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛʃəz/ in the US and /ˈkrɛʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRESH-uz.
What does creches mean?
- plural of creche How to pronounce creche
Questions about saying creches
How do you pronounce creches?
Say KRESH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creches?
Creches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRESH). Broken into parts: KRESH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say creches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.