How to pronounce crenate
Say it like KREE-nayt. Crenate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crenate 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.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crenate
American and British speakers say crenate in essentially the same way: /ˈkrineɪt/ in the US and /ˈkriːneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-nayt.
What does crenate mean?
- Having round or blunt teeth on its margin; scalloped.
- Any salt or ester of crenic acid
Where does crenate come from?
Borrowed from Latin crēnātus, merged with a Latinization of Middle French crené, past participle of crener (“to mark with a notch”), derivative of cren, cran (“notch”), of Celtic origin.
Questions about saying crenate
How do you pronounce crenate?
Say KREE-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrineɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkriːneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crenate?
Crenate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say crenate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrineɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkriːneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.