How to Pronounce Crowns

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɹaʊnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crowns”

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

What does crowns mean?

noun

  1. A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
  2. A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.

verb

  1. To place a crown on the head of.
  2. To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.

Synonyms

awardgarlandhonorprizewreathbullcarooncartwheel

Words that rhyme with crowns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundssoundsgownsfrownscrackdownsroundsdownspoundsbrownstownsbreakdownsclowns

Related words

diademcoronatepatetipcrestsummittoppeak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crowns"?▾

"Crowns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crowns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crowns" is /kɹaʊnz/.

What does "crowns" mean?▾

Crowns: A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.

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