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Crescent: how to say it, spell it and use it

crescent

/ˈkresənt/

Short answer

The English word crescent is pronounced /ˈkresənt/. It is spelled C-R-E-S-C-E-N-T and has 8 letters. With a or an: a crescent. The plural is crescents.

Example sentence

The moon can look like a crescent.

Key facts

English
crescent
Pronunciation
/ˈkresənt/
With a or an
a crescent
Plural
crescents
Spelling
C-R-E-S-C-E-N-T
Number of letters
8
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How do you pronounce crescent?

Crescent is pronounced /ˈkresənt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell crescent?

Crescent is spelled C-R-E-S-C-E-N-T. It has 8 letters.

What is the plural of crescent?

The plural of crescent is crescents.

Do you say a or an before crescent?

Say a crescent.

How do you use crescent in a sentence?

For example: The moon can look like a crescent.

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