How to pronounce crest
Say it like KREST. Crest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of crest
American and British speakers say crest in essentially the same way: /krɛst/ in the US and /krɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREST.
What does crest mean?
- the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)“the view from the peak was magnificent”“they clambered to the tip of Monadnock”
- the center of a cambered road
- lie at the top of“Snow capped the mountains”
- reach a high point“The river crested last night”
Where does crest come from?
The informal meaning “design, logo” (noun sense 11) stems from a misinterpretation of the heraldic noun sense 4, which specifically refers to the object placed on top of the helm.
Words that rhyme with crest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crest.
Questions about saying crest
How do you pronounce crest?
Say KREST. The American pronunciation is /krɛst/. In British English it is /krɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crest?
Crest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREST.
Do Americans and Brits say crest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɛst/ and the British form is /krɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.