How to pronounce crepe
Say it like KRAYP. Crepe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crepe
American and British speakers say crepe in essentially the same way: /kreɪp/ in the US and /kreɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYP.
What does crepe mean?
- A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
- A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
- Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
- To cover in crepe.
- To crease (paper) in such a way to make it look like crepe paper
- To frizz (the hair).
Where does crepe come from?
Borrowed from French crêpe, from Latin crispus.
Words that rhyme with crepe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crepe.
Questions about saying crepe
How do you pronounce crepe?
Say KRAYP. The American pronunciation is /kreɪp/. In British English it is /kreɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepe?
Crepe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say crepe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪp/ and the British form is /kreɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.