How to pronounce krone
Say it like KROH-nuh. Krone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of krone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-nuh.
What does krone mean?
- The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.
Where does krone come from?
From Danish krone (“crown”) and Norwegian krone.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with krone
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Questions about saying krone
How do you pronounce krone?
Say KROH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krone?
Krone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · nuh.
Is krone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊnə/ (KROH-nuh).