English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Crimean Pronunciation
Crimean is pronounced kri-MEEN, IPA /ˌkraɪˈmiən/.
kri-MEEN
US /ˌkraɪˈmiən/
Syllables: kri · MEEN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Relating to Crimea, the peninsula in the Black Sea.
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Crimean in a Sentence
- The Crimean War ended in 1856.
- A Crimean port appears in the report.
- Her grandmother came from a Crimean village.
Common Mispronunciations of Crimean
Not KRY-mee-uhn
Front weight belongs to no reading of this word. The push sits on the second half.
Not kri-MAY-uhn
A long ee holds the pushed beat, matching Crimea itself.
Tip: Most dictionaries give three beats, kry-MEE-uhn, with a long eye at the front, and that is the usual reading.
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