How to pronounce cremaster
Say it like kree-MAS-ter. Cremaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAS).
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- kree
- MAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cremaster 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.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cremaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kree-MAS-tuh.
What does cremaster mean?
- In the pupae of certain species of butterfly, a hook-shaped protuberance from the rear of the chrysalis casing, by which the caterpillar fixes itself to the pad of silk it has cemented to the underside of a perch.
Questions about saying cremaster
How do you pronounce cremaster?
Say kree-MAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /kriˈmæstər/. In British English it is /kriːˈmæstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cremaster?
Cremaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAS). Broken into parts: kree · MAS · ter.
Is cremaster 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 /kriːˈmæstə/ (kree-MAS-tuh).