How to pronounce crenelate
Say it like KREN-uh-layt. Crenelate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREN).
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- KREN
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crenelate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crenelate
American and British speakers say crenelate in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/ in the US and /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREN-uh-layt.
What does crenelate mean?
- To furnish with crenelles.
- To indent; to notch.
Where does crenelate come from?
From Old French crenel.
Questions about saying crenelate
How do you pronounce crenelate?
Say KREN-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crenelate?
Crenelate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREN). Broken into parts: KREN · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say crenelate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛnəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.