How to pronounce creosote
Say it like KREE-uh-soht. Creosote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- uh
- soht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creosote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of creosote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KREE-uh-soht.
What does creosote mean?
- A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
- A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
- The creosote bush.
- To apply creosote.“As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.”
Questions about saying creosote
How do you pronounce creosote?
Say KREE-uh-soht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkriəˌsoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkriːəˌsəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creosote?
Creosote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · uh · soht.
Is creosote 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 /ˈkriːəˌsəʊt/ (KREE-uh-soht).