How to pronounce crevice
Say it like KREV-us. Crevice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREV).
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- KREV
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crevice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crevice
American and British speakers say crevice in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛvəs/ in the US and /ˈkrɛvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREV-is.
What does crevice mean?
- A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.
- To crack; to flaw.
Where does crevice come from?
From Middle English crevice, from Old French crevace, from crever (“to break, burst”), from Latin crepō (“to break, burst, crack”).
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Questions about saying crevice
How do you pronounce crevice?
Say KREV-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛvəs/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crevice?
Crevice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREV). Broken into parts: KREV · us.
Do Americans and Brits say crevice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛvəs/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.