To pronounce "cretan", say CRET-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cretan
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CRET-an
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"cretan" has 2 syllables: cret-an. It rhymes with cretin and beaten, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: creatin, kreatin — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cretan" has 2 syllables: cret · an.
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