How to pronounce crown

Say it like this: /kɹaʊ̯n/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

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What does crown mean?

nounA royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.

A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.

Any reward of victory or mark of honor.

“the martyr’s crown”

adjOf, related to, or pertaining to a crown.

Of, related to, pertaining to the top of a tree or trees.

verbTo place a crown on the head of.

To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.

“Her, vvho faireſt does appear, / Crovvn her Queen of all the year.”

To bestow something upon as a mark of honour, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.

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