How to pronounce krait
Say it like KRYTE. Krait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of krait
American and British speakers say krait in essentially the same way: /kraɪt/ in the US and /kraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRYTE.
What does krait mean?
- Any of several brightly-colored, venomous snakes, of the genus Bungarus, of southeast Asia.
Words that rhyme with krait
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of krait.
Questions about saying krait
How do you pronounce krait?
Say KRYTE. The American pronunciation is /kraɪt/. In British English it is /kraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krait?
Krait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say krait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kraɪt/ and the British form is /kraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.