How to pronounce cresson
Say it like KRES-un. Cresson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES).
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- KRES
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cresson 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cresson
American and British speakers say cresson in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛsən/ in the US and /ˈkrɛsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRES-un.
What does cresson mean?
- of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
Words that rhyme with cresson
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cresson.
Questions about saying cresson
How do you pronounce cresson?
Say KRES-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛsən/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cresson?
Cresson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRES). Broken into parts: KRES · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cresson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛsən/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.