How to Pronounce Crane

To pronounce "crane", say CRAN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɹeɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crane”

"crane" has 2 syllables: cran-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: crain, craine, crayne, krain — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crane mean?

noun

  1. Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
  2. Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

verb

  1. To extend (one's neck).
  2. To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

Words that rhyme with crane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crane"?▾

"Crane" has 2 syllables: cran · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crane" is /kɹeɪn/.

What does "crane" mean?▾

Crane: Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

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