How to Pronounce Cresset

To pronounce "cresset", say CRESS-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɛsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹɛsɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cresset”

"cresset" has 2 syllables: cress-et. It rhymes with fecit and cesspit, if that helps it stick.

What does cresset mean?

noun

  1. A metal cup, suspended from a pole and filled with burning pitch etc; once used as portable illumination.
  2. (coopering) A small furnace or iron cage to hold fire for charring the inside of a cask, and making the staves flexible.

Words that rhyme with cresset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fecitcesspit

Related words

cresselleceroferarycensertorchierecandelabrumciergecruetcist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cresset"?▾

"Cresset" has 2 syllables: cress · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "cresset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cresset" is /ˈkɹɛsɪt/.

What does "cresset" mean?▾

Cresset: A metal cup, suspended from a pole and filled with burning pitch etc; once used as portable illumination.

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