How to pronounce crepuscular
Say it like krih-PUHS-kyuh-ler. Crepuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- krih
- PUHS
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepuscular 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crepuscular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: krih-PUHS-kyuh-luh.
What does crepuscular mean?
- Of or resembling twilight; dim.
- Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.
Where does crepuscular come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin crepusculum + -ar.
Words that rhyme with crepuscular
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Questions about saying crepuscular
How do you pronounce crepuscular?
Say krih-PUHS-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈpʌskjəlɚ/. In British English it is /krɪˈpʌskjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepuscular?
Crepuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: krih · PUHS · kyuh · ler.
Is crepuscular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /krɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ (krih-PUHS-kyuh-luh).