How to pronounce crocodile
Say it like KROK-uh-dyle. Crocodile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK).
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- KROK
- uh
- dyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocodile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crocodile
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROK-uh-dyle.
What does crocodile mean?
- Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
- A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
- A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
- To speak another language than Esperanto at an Esperanto-language gathering.
Questions about saying crocodile
How do you pronounce crocodile?
Say KROK-uh-dyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑkəˌdaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocodile?
Crocodile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK). Broken into parts: KROK · uh · dyle.
Is crocodile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/ (KROK-uh-dyle).