How to pronounce crenellation
Say it like kren-uh-LAY-shun. Crenellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kren
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crenellation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crenellation
American and British speakers say crenellation in essentially the same way: /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kren-uh-LAY-shun.
What does crenellation mean?
- A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.
- The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle.
- Any of a series of notches with fancied resemblance to such battlements, as for example around the bezel of a flashlight.
Where does crenellation come from?
From crenellate + -ion (suffix indicating an action or process, or its result).
Words that rhyme with crenellation
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Questions about saying crenellation
How do you pronounce crenellation?
Say kren-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crenellation?
Crenellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kren · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say crenellation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.