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How to pronounce criniere

Say it like kree-NYAIR. Criniere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYAIR).

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US American/ˌkriˈnjɛr/kree-NYAIR
UK British/ˌkriːˈnjɛə/kree-NYAIR
  • kree
  • NYAIR
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Criniere pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. kreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. NYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of criniere

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: kree-NYAIR.

What does criniere mean?

noun
  1. Protective armor for a horse's neck.

Where does criniere come from?

Borrowed from Middle French criniere.

Words that rhyme with criniere

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Questions about saying criniere

How do you pronounce criniere?

Say kree-NYAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌkriˈnjɛr/. In British English it is /ˌkriːˈnjɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in criniere?

Criniere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYAIR). Broken into parts: kree · NYAIR.

Is criniere pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkriːˈnjɛə/ (kree-NYAIR).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).