How to pronounce crescents
Say it like KRES-unts. Crescents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES).
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- KRES
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crescents 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crescents
American and British speakers say crescents in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛsənts/ in the US and /ˈkrɛsənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRES-unts.
What does crescents mean?
- plural of crescent How to pronounce crescent
Questions about saying crescents
How do you pronounce crescents?
Say KRES-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛsənts/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crescents?
Crescents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES). Broken into parts: KRES · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say crescents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛsənts/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛsənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.