How to pronounce chrissake
Say it like KRYCE-sayk. Chrissake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRYCE).
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- KRYCE
- sayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrissake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- saykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chrissake
American and British speakers say chrissake in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/ in the US and /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRYCE-sayk.
What does chrissake mean?
- used to express annoyance or frustration
Where does chrissake come from?
Corruption of Christ's sake.
Questions about saying chrissake
How do you pronounce chrissake?
Say KRYCE-sayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrissake?
Chrissake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRYCE). Broken into parts: KRYCE · sayk.
Do Americans and Brits say chrissake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪsˌseɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.