How to pronounce cromlech
Say it like KROM-lek. Cromlech has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROM).
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US American/ˈkrɑmˌlɛk/KROM-lek
UK British/ˈkrɒmlɛk/KROM-lek
- KROM
- lek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cromlech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cromlech
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROM-lek.
What does cromlech mean?
noun
- Synonym of stone circle (“a prehistoric monument consisting of standing stones arranged in a circle”), especially one located in Brittany, France.
- synonym of altar tomb or dolmen (“a prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a (somewhat) flat capstone lying horizontally on two or more upright stones”), especially one located in Wales, but also in England (chiefly Cornwall and Devon) or Ireland.
Questions about saying cromlech
How do you pronounce cromlech?
Say KROM-lek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑmˌlɛk/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒmlɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cromlech?
Cromlech has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROM). Broken into parts: KROM · lek.
Is cromlech 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 /ˈkrɒmlɛk/ (KROM-lek).