How to pronounce croon
Say it like KROON. Croon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of croon
American and British speakers say croon in essentially the same way: /krun/ in the US and /kruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROON.
What does croon mean?
- To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.“He was crooning a song.”
- To soothe (a person or an animal) by singing softly.
- To hum or sing, or to speak, softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing a popular song in a low, mellow voice.“She was crooning, but I couldn’t make out what the song was.”
- A soft, low-pitched sound; specifically, a soft or sentimental hum, song, or tune.
- A continuous hollow low-pitched moan, as of cattle; a bellow.
- The low-pitched sound of a large bell.
Words that rhyme with croon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croon.
Questions about saying croon
How do you pronounce croon?
Say KROON. The American pronunciation is /krun/. In British English it is /kruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croon?
Croon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROON.
Do Americans and Brits say croon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krun/ and the British form is /kruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.