How to pronounce "craz" in English
kreɪz
KRAYZ
Primary stress: KRAYZ
Hear native speakers say craz in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “craz”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KRAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "craz" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "craz" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "craz" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "craz" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "craz is" sounds like "craz-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "craz" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“plasmas so I guess I'll have to continue being a microbiology craz high schooler”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“subculture one that's violence obsessed sex craz and yet completely unsexy soda”— StanfordWatch clip
“specialty food stores way before the sort of gourmet food craz this was in the 60s uh no one had heard of gourmet Jesus he was doing that and we used to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“craz. I'm really pleased with the record company Milan Records has brought out this um soundtrack CD and they're pushing our dance craze and they're”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“we would all be better off if we were more like bacteria now that sounds like something any microbiology craz high schooler would say but I truly believe”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Almost all its craz was gone.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “craz”
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plasmas so I guess I'll have to continue being a microbiology craz high schooler
Hear it in context: “craz”
6 clipsThe English word “craz” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kreɪz (phonetic respelling: KRAYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KRAYZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “craz” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “craz” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:14
“diseases now that would be great but last I checked we don't have pilli or plasmas so I guess I'll have to continue being a microbiology craz high schooler who wishes she was a Stafa caucus arus Oria”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @27:40
“about games has remained somewhat the same gamers are still this specific subculture one that's violence obsessed sex craz and yet completely unsexy soda chugging boobs obsessed basement dwelling trench coat wearing nerds video”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:56
“imports from Switzerland and Sweden and Denmark and he used to deliver them to specialty food stores way before the sort of gourmet food craz this was in the 60s uh no one had heard of gourmet Jesus he was doing that and we used to the 60s uh no one had heard of gourmet Jesus he was doing that and we used to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @6:25
“musical numbers and uh there's a dance craze. We're starting the Samboa dance craz. I'm really pleased with the record company Milan Records has brought out this um soundtrack CD and they're pushing our dance craze and they're this um soundtrack CD and they're pushing our dance craze and they're”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @0:12
“we would all be better off if we were more like bacteria now that sounds like something any microbiology craz high schooler would say but I truly believe something any microbiology craz high schooler would say but I truly believe”
Definition & Meaning: “craz”
- A fine network of minute cracks on the glazed surface of a ceramic piece.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The antique plate developed a visible craz over the decades.”
- “plasmas so I guess I'll have to continue being a microbiology craz high schooler”
- “subculture one that's violence obsessed sex craz and yet completely unsexy soda”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “craz”
- Pronunciation:
- KRAYZ
- Syllables:
- KRAYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- craz
- Primary stress:
- KRAYZ
- IPA:
- kreɪz
- Hear it in context
- craz
Words that Rhyme with “craz”
-eɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"craz" (⁄kreɪz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "craz" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about craz
How do you pronounce “craz”?
“craz” is pronounced ⁄kreɪz⁄ (KRAYZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “craz”?
The primary stress in “craz” is on “KRAYZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “craz” mean?
A fine network of minute cracks on the glazed surface of a ceramic piece.
How can I hear “craz” used in real sentences?
This page has 6 real-world video examples of “craz” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “craz”?
Single-syllable words like "craz" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "craz" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.