How to pronounce crepes
Say it like KRAYPS. Crepes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crepes
American and British speakers say crepes in essentially the same way: /kreɪps/ in the US and /kreɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYPS.
What does crepes mean?
- plural of crepe How to pronounce crepe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crepe How to pronounce crepe
Questions about saying crepes
How do you pronounce crepes?
Say KRAYPS. The American pronunciation is /kreɪps/. In British English it is /kreɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepes?
Crepes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say crepes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪps/ and the British form is /kreɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.