How to pronounce creoles
Say it like kree-OHLZ. Creoles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHLZ).
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- kree
- OHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creoles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of creoles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kree-OHLZ.
What does creoles mean?
- plural of creole How to pronounce creole
Words that rhyme with creoles
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Questions about saying creoles
How do you pronounce creoles?
Say kree-OHLZ. The American pronunciation is /kriˈoʊlz/. In British English it is /kriˈəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creoles?
Creoles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHLZ). Broken into parts: kree · OHLZ.
Is creoles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kriˈəʊlz/ (kree-OHLZ).