How to pronounce kroon
Say it like KROON. Kroon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kroon
American and British speakers say kroon in essentially the same way: /krun/ in the US and /kruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROON.
What does kroon mean?
- The former currency of Estonia, divided into 100 senti.
Where does kroon come from?
From Estonian kroon (“crown”).
Words that rhyme with kroon
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Questions about saying kroon
How do you pronounce kroon?
Say KROON. The American pronunciation is /krun/. In British English it is /kruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kroon?
Kroon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROON.
Do Americans and Brits say kroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krun/ and the British form is /kruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.