How to pronounce crackpot
Say it like KRAK-paht. Crackpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- paht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crackpot 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.
- pahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of crackpot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRAK-pot.
What does crackpot mean?
- An eccentric, crazy or foolish person.“Time will tell whether he is a crackpot or a genius for promoting that sort of idea.”
- Someone addicted to crack cocaine (i.e. a drug addict).
- Eccentric or impractical.“a crackpot idea”
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Words that rhyme with crackpot
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Questions about saying crackpot
How do you pronounce crackpot?
Say KRAK-paht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækˌpɑt/. In British English it is /ˈkrækˌpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crackpot?
Crackpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · paht.
Is crackpot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrækˌpɒt/ (KRAK-pot).