How to pronounce crackers
Say it like KRAK-erz. Crackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRAK-uz.
What does crackers mean?
- plural of cracker
- A kind of noisy leather pants or trousers.
- Crazy, insane.
Where does crackers come from?
From cracker + -s. The South African sense is from their sound and its status as a plurale tantum by association with trousers.
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Questions about saying crackers
How do you pronounce crackers?
Say KRAK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkrækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackers?
Crackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · erz.
Is crackers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrækəz/ (KRAK-uz).