How to pronounce crenellate
Say it like KREN-uh-layt. Crenellate 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
Crenellate 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.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crenellate
American and British speakers say crenellate in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈkrɛnɛleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREN-el-ayt.
What does crenellate mean?
- To furnish with crenelles.
- To indent; to notch.
Where does crenellate come from?
From French créneler (“to defend with crenels, make crenelated, crenelate”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying crenellate
How do you pronounce crenellate?
Say KREN-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛnɛleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crenellate?
Crenellate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREN). Broken into parts: KREN · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say crenellate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛnɛleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.