How to pronounce crenelated
Say it like KREN-uh-lay-tud. Crenelated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREN).
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- KREN
- uh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crenelated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crenelated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KREN-uh-lay-tud.
What does crenelated mean?
- simple past and past participle of crenelate How to pronounce crenelate
- Having crenellations or battlements.
- Having a series of square indentations; (in particular, heraldry) embattled.
Questions about saying crenelated
How do you pronounce crenelated?
Say KREN-uh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crenelated?
Crenelated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREN). Broken into parts: KREN · uh · lay · tud.
Is crenelated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪtəd/ (KREN-uh-lay-tud).