How to pronounce Crete
Say it like KREET. Crete is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Crete
American and British speakers say Crete in essentially the same way: /krit/ in the US and /kriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREET.
What does Crete mean?
- An island in the Mediterranean, and the largest in Greece.
Words that rhyme with Crete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Crete.
Questions about saying Crete
How do you pronounce Crete?
Say KREET. The American pronunciation is /krit/. In British English it is /kriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Crete?
Crete is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREET.
Do Americans and Brits say Crete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krit/ and the British form is /kriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.