How to pronounce crackdown
Say it like KRAK-down. Crackdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackdown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of crackdown
American and British speakers say crackdown in essentially the same way: /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK-down.
What does crackdown mean?
- Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.
Where does crackdown come from?
Deverbal from crack down.
Questions about saying crackdown
How do you pronounce crackdown?
Say KRAK-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackdown?
Crackdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · down.
Do Americans and Brits say crackdown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.