How to pronounce crotale
Say it like KROH-tahl. Crotale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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US American/ˈkroʊtɑl/KROH-tahl
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- KROH
- tahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crotale 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.
- tahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does crotale mean?
noun
- A percussion instrument of archaic origin, resembling a metal castanet or cymbal.
Where does crotale come from?
Borrowed from French crotale.
Questions about saying crotale
How do you pronounce crotale?
Say KROH-tahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊtɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crotale?
Crotale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · tahl.