How to pronounce crepuscle
Say it like krih-PUHS-ul. Crepuscle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- krih
- PUHS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepuscle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crepuscle
American and British speakers say crepuscle in essentially the same way: /krɪˈpʌsəl/ in the US and /krɪˈpʌsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-PUHS-ul.
What does crepuscle mean?
- Alternative form of crepuscule.
Words that rhyme with crepuscle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crepuscle.
Questions about saying crepuscle
How do you pronounce crepuscle?
Say krih-PUHS-ul. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈpʌsəl/. In British English it is /krɪˈpʌsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepuscle?
Crepuscle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: krih · PUHS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say crepuscle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈpʌsəl/ and the British form is /krɪˈpʌsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.