How to pronounce crystals
Say it like KRIS-tulz. Crystals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crystals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crystals
American and British speakers say crystals in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪstəlz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪstəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-tulz.
What does crystals mean?
- plural of crystal How to pronounce crystal
Questions about saying crystals
How do you pronounce crystals?
Say KRIS-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪstəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪstəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crystals?
Crystals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say crystals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪstəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪstəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.