How to pronounce cracked
Say it like KRAKT. Cracked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cracked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cracked
American and British speakers say cracked in essentially the same way: /krækt/ in the US and /krækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAKT.
What does cracked mean?
- used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure“chapped lips”
- of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
- informal or slang terms for mentally irregular“it used to drive my husband balmy”
Where does cracked come from?
The origin of the slang sense “skilled (at a game)” is disputed, but may derive from the much older term crack shot (“one who is skilled at shooting”).
Words that rhyme with cracked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cracked.
Questions about saying cracked
How do you pronounce cracked?
Say KRAKT. The American pronunciation is /krækt/. In British English it is /krækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cracked?
Cracked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say cracked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krækt/ and the British form is /krækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.