How to pronounce crownvetch
Say it like krown-VECH. Crownvetch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VECH).
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- krown
- VECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crownvetch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- VECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of crownvetch
American and British speakers say crownvetch in essentially the same way: /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/ in the US and /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: krown-VECH.
What does crownvetch mean?
- A crawling leguminous vine, Securigera varia, which is native to Eurasia and Africa but widely planted elsewhere as a ground cover, where it can become an invasive weed.
- Any plant in the genus Coronilla, including those now classified in the genus Securigera.
Where does crownvetch come from?
From crown + vetch, formed identically to Dutch kroonwikke, German Kronwicke.
Words that rhyme with crownvetch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crownvetch.
Questions about saying crownvetch
How do you pronounce crownvetch?
Say krown-VECH. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/. In British English it is /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crownvetch?
Crownvetch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VECH). Broken into parts: krown · VECH.
Do Americans and Brits say crownvetch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/ and the British form is /ˌkraʊnˈvɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.