How to pronounce crackles
Say it like KRAK-ulz. Crackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crackles
American and British speakers say crackles in essentially the same way: /ˈkrækəlz/ in the US and /ˈkrækəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK-ulz.
What does crackles mean?
- plural of crackle How to pronounce crackle
- rales
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crackle How to pronounce crackle
Questions about saying crackles
How do you pronounce crackles?
Say KRAK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrækəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackles?
Crackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say crackles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrækəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkrækəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.