How to Pronounce Cranberry

To pronounce "cranberry", say CRANB-erry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cranberry”

"cranberry" has 2 syllables: cranb-erry. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does cranberry mean?

noun

  1. A shrub belonging to the section Vaccinium sect. Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium.
  2. The edible red berry of that shrub.

adjective

  1. Of the intense red colour of a cranberry.

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Words that rhyme with cranberry

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Related words

bushvacciniumcrowberrycurrantredberryblackcurrantcranberrying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cranberry"?▾

"Cranberry" has 2 syllables: cranb · erry.

What is the IPA transcription of "cranberry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cranberry" is /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/.

What does "cranberry" mean?▾

Cranberry: A shrub belonging to the section Vaccinium sect. Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium.

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