How to pronounce crocodiles
Say it like KROK-uh-dylz. Crocodiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK).
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- KROK
- uh
- dylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocodiles 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.
- dylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crocodiles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROK-uh-dylz.
What does crocodiles mean?
- plural of crocodile How to pronounce crocodile
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crocodile How to pronounce crocodile
Questions about saying crocodiles
How do you pronounce crocodiles?
Say KROK-uh-dylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑkəˌdaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒkəˌdaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocodiles?
Crocodiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK). Broken into parts: KROK · uh · dylz.
Is crocodiles 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 /ˈkrɒkəˌdaɪlz/ (KROK-uh-dylz).