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