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How to pronounce crayons

crayons
/ˈkreɪɑːnz/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Crayons, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce crayons?

Crayons is pronounced /ˈkreɪɑːnz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in crayons?

Crayons has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in crayons?

The first syllable: /ˈkreɪɑːnz/.

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