How to pronounce croquis
Say it like kroh-KEE. Croquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- kroh
- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croquis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of croquis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-KEE.
What does croquis mean?
- A quick and sketchy drawing, often of a live model. Croquis drawings are usually made in a few minutes, after which the model changes pose and another croquis is drawn.
Where does croquis come from?
Borrowed from French croquis.
Words that rhyme with croquis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croquis.
Questions about saying croquis
How do you pronounce croquis?
Say kroh-KEE. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈki/. In British English it is /krəʊˈkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croquis?
Croquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: kroh · KEE.
Is croquis 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 /krəʊˈkiː/ (kroh-KEE).