How to Pronounce Cream

To pronounce "cream", say CREAM — one syllable, IPA /kɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/kɹiːm/

IPA

"cream" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: creme — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
“Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…”
A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.

verb

To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
“Cream the vegetables with the olive oil, flour, salt and water mixture.”
To turn a yellowish white colour; to give something the color of cream.

adjective

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How many syllables are in "cream"?▾

"Cream" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cream"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cream" is /kɹiːm/.

What does "cream" mean?▾

Cream: The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.

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