How to pronounce cress
Say it like KRES. Cress is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cress 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cress
American and British speakers say cress in essentially the same way: /krɛs/ in the US and /krɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRES.
What does cress mean?
- A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
Where does cress come from?
From Middle English cresse, crasse, from Old English cressa, cærse (“cress”), from Proto-West Germanic *krassjō, from Proto-Germanic *krasjô (“cress”).
Words that rhyme with cress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cress.
Questions about saying cress
How do you pronounce cress?
Say KRES. The American pronunciation is /krɛs/. In British English it is /krɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cress?
Cress is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRES.
Do Americans and Brits say cress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɛs/ and the British form is /krɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.