How to Pronounce Crescent

To pronounce "crescent", say CRESC-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɛ.sənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crescent”

"crescent" has 2 syllables: cresc-ent. It rhymes with quiescent and evanescent, if that helps it stick.

What does crescent mean?

noun

  1. The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
  2. Something shaped like a crescent, especially:

verb

  1. To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
  2. To adorn with crescents.

adjective

  1. Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
  2. Shaped like a crescent.

Words that rhyme with crescent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiescentevanescenteffervescentincessantiridescentluminescentfluorescentincandescentadolescentconvalescenttumescentcessant

Related words

lunatesemilunarcrescent-shapedroundedbicephaloushornedmoonsquare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crescent"?▾

"Crescent" has 2 syllables: cresc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "crescent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crescent" is /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/.

What does "crescent" mean?▾

Crescent: The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

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