How to pronounce crackling
Say it like KRAK-ling. Crackling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crackling
American and British speakers say crackling in essentially the same way: /ˈkræklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkræklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK-ling.
What does crackling mean?
- Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and crispens
- The crispy rind of roast pork.
- A crispy, fried skin or rind, especially of pork.
- Sounding with small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
- present participle and gerund of crackle How to pronounce crackle
Where does crackling come from?
By surface analysis, crackle + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying crackling
How do you pronounce crackling?
Say KRAK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkræklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackling?
Crackling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say crackling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkræklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.