English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Crescent Pronunciation
Crescent is pronounced KRE-suhnt, IPA /ˈkrɛsənt/.
KRE-suhnt
US /ˈkrɛsənt/ · UK /ˈkrɛsənt/
Syllables: KRE · suhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: The curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarter, or a street built in that curve.
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Crescent in a Sentence
- A thin crescent hung over the rooftops.
- They live in a Georgian crescent near the park.
- Cut the pastry into crescent shapes.
Common Mispronunciations of Crescent
Not KRESH-uhnt
The sc in the middle is a plain s. It does not soften the way it does in conscious.
Not kruh-SENT
The beat is on the opening syllable, and the ending fades to suhnt.
Tip: Some speakers voice the s to a z, giving KREZ-uhnt, and this is especially common in street names. Both readings are accepted.
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