How to pronounce crown
Say it like KROWN. Crown is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of crown
American and British speakers say crown in essentially the same way: /kraʊn/ in the US and /kraʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROWN.
What does crown mean?
- the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy“the colonies revolted against the Crown”
- the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
- a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
- invest with regal power; enthrone“The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey”
- be the culminating event“The speech crowned the meeting”
- form the topmost part of“A weather vane crowns the building”
Where does crown come from?
The paper sizes (etymology 1, noun sense 18) are so called because the papers were originally watermarked with a crown.
Words that rhyme with crown
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crown.
Questions about saying crown
How do you pronounce crown?
Say KROWN. The American pronunciation is /kraʊn/. In British English it is /kraʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crown?
Crown is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROWN.
Do Americans and Brits say crown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kraʊn/ and the British form is /kraʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.