How to pronounce croutons
Say it like KROO-tunz. Croutons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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US American/ˈkrutənz/KROO-tunz
UK British/ˈkruːtənz/KROO-tunz
- KROO
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croutons 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of croutons
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KROO-tunz.
What does croutons mean?
noun
- plural of crouton How to pronounce crouton
Questions about saying croutons
How do you pronounce croutons?
Say KROO-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrutənz/. In British English it is /ˈkruːtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croutons?
Croutons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · tunz.
Is croutons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkruːtənz/ (KROO-tunz).