How to pronounce cracknel
Say it like KRAK-nul. Cracknel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cracknel 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cracknel
American and British speakers say cracknel in essentially the same way: /ˈkræknəl/ in the US and /ˈkræknəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK-nul.
What does cracknel mean?
- A hard, crisp or crunchy cake or biscuit.
- Crackling (fried pork fat).
Where does cracknel come from?
From Middle English crakenelle, craknel, krakenelle, apparently an alteration of Middle French craquelin.
Questions about saying cracknel
How do you pronounce cracknel?
Say KRAK-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræknəl/. In British English it is /ˈkræknəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cracknel?
Cracknel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say cracknel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræknəl/ and the British form is /ˈkræknəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.