How to pronounce crocheted
Say it like kroh-SHAYD. Crocheted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYD).
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- kroh
- SHAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocheted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SHAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crocheted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-SHAYD.
What does crocheted mean?
- Made with crochet (needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle).“Technically that roast dinner artwork from Queensland's iconic Jazz and Jumpers festival is not knitted, it is crocheted.”
- simple past and past participle of crochet How to pronounce crochet
Words that rhyme with crocheted
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Questions about saying crocheted
How do you pronounce crocheted?
Say kroh-SHAYD. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈʃeɪd/. In British English it is /krəʊˈʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocheted?
Crocheted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYD). Broken into parts: kroh · SHAYD.
Is crocheted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /krəʊˈʃeɪd/ (kroh-SHAYD).