How to pronounce crepis
Say it like KREE-pis. Crepis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- pis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepis 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.
- pisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crepis
American and British speakers say crepis in essentially the same way: /ˈkripɪs/ in the US and /ˈkriːpɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-pis.
What does crepis mean?
- A plant of the genus Crepis in the family Compositae.
- The central spicule of a sponge, upon which silica is deposited.
Questions about saying crepis
How do you pronounce crepis?
Say KREE-pis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkripɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkriːpɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepis?
Crepis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · pis.
Do Americans and Brits say crepis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkripɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkriːpɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.