How do you pronounce "crescent"?

In American English: /ˈkrɛsənt/ (KREHS-uhnt). In British English: /kɹˈɛsənt/ (KR-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɛsənt/ (KREHS-uhnt). In Australian English: /kɹˈɛsənt/ (KR-ehs).

Is "crescent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɛsənt/ (KREHS-uhnt), while in British English it's /kɹˈɛsənt/ (KR-ehs).

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crescent

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/ˈkrɛsənt/

KREHS-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

krɛscres·əntcent

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