How to pronounce crouton
Say it like KROO-ton. Crouton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crouton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of crouton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KROO-ton.
What does crouton mean?
- A small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread.
- A Glock switch.
Where does crouton come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French croûton.
Words that rhyme with crouton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crouton.
Questions about saying crouton
How do you pronounce crouton?
Say KROO-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrutɑn/. In British English it is /ˈkruːtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crouton?
Crouton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · ton.
Is crouton 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 /ˈkruːtɒn/ (KROO-ton).