How to Pronounce Creole

To pronounce "creole", say CREOL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹi.əʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹi.əʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “creole”

"creole" has 2 syllables: creol-e.

What does creole mean?

noun

  1. A descendant of white European settlers who is born in a colonized country.
  2. Anyone with mixed ancestry born in a country colonized by white Europeans, now especially one who speaks a creole language.

noun

  1. A lect formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

Related words

basilectallexiconbriglouisiananpidginpatoisvernaculardialect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "creole"?▾

"Creole" has 2 syllables: creol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "creole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "creole" is /ˈkɹi.əʊl/.

What does "creole" mean?▾

Creole: A descendant of white European settlers who is born in a colonized country.

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