How to pronounce crests
Say it like KRESTS. Crests is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRESTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crests pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRESTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of crests
American and British speakers say crests in essentially the same way: /krɛsts/ in the US and /krɛsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRESTS.
What does crests mean?
- plural of crest How to pronounce crest
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crest How to pronounce crest
Questions about saying crests
How do you pronounce crests?
Say KRESTS. The American pronunciation is /krɛsts/. In British English it is /krɛsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crests?
Crests is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRESTS.
Do Americans and Brits say crests the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɛsts/ and the British form is /krɛsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.