How to pronounce crimson
Say it like KRIM-zun. Crimson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crimson
American and British speakers say crimson in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmzən/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-zun.
What does crimson mean?
- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
- characterized by violence or bloodshed“writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days”“fann'd by Conquest's crimson wing”
- (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion“crimson with fury”“turned red from exertion”
- a deep and vivid red color
- turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame“The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by”
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Questions about saying crimson
How do you pronounce crimson?
Say KRIM-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmzən/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimson?
Crimson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say crimson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmzən/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.