How to pronounce Cree
Say it like KREE. Cree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cree 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Cree
American and British speakers say Cree in essentially the same way: /kri/ in the US and /kriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE.
What does Cree mean?
- A river in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, which flows into the Solway Firth and Irish Sea.
Words that rhyme with Cree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cree.
Questions about saying Cree
How do you pronounce Cree?
Say KREE. The American pronunciation is /kri/. In British English it is /kriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cree?
Cree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREE.
Do Americans and Brits say Cree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kri/ and the British form is /kriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.