How to pronounce crinoline
Say it like KRIN-uh-lin. Crinoline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN).
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- KRIN
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinoline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crinoline
American and British speakers say crinoline in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ in the US and /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIN-uh-lin.
What does crinoline mean?
- A stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair.
- A stiff petticoat made from this fabric.
- A skirt stiffened with hoops.
Where does crinoline come from?
Borrowed from French crinoline.
Questions about saying crinoline
How do you pronounce crinoline?
Say KRIN-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinoline?
Crinoline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN). Broken into parts: KRIN · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say crinoline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪnəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.