How to pronounce crokinole
Say it like KROH-kuh-nohl. Crokinole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- kuh
- nohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crokinole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crokinole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-kuh-nohl.
What does crokinole mean?
- A game, popular in Canada, in which wooden discs are flicked towards the center of a circular board.
- Any of the discs used in this game.
Where does crokinole come from?
From French croquignole (“a flick”).
Questions about saying crokinole
How do you pronounce crokinole?
Say KROH-kuh-nohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊkəˌnoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊkəˌnəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crokinole?
Crokinole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · kuh · nohl.
Is crokinole 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 /ˈkrəʊkəˌnəʊl/ (KROH-kuh-nohl).