How to pronounce crescent
Say it like KRES-unt. Crescent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crescent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crescent
American and British speakers say crescent in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛsənt/ in the US and /ˈkrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRES-unt.
What does crescent mean?
- any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
- resembling the new moon in shape
Where does crescent come from?
The pronunciation with /z/ is a comparatively recent innovation due to the influence of words such as pheasant and present.
Words that rhyme with crescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crescent.
- adolescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying crescent
How do you pronounce crescent?
Say KRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crescent?
Crescent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES). Broken into parts: KRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say crescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.