How to pronounce cracks
Say it like KRAKS. Cracks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cracks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cracks
American and British speakers say cracks in essentially the same way: /kræks/ in the US and /kræks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAKS.
What does cracks mean?
- plural of crack How to pronounce crack
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crack How to pronounce crack
Words that rhyme with cracks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cracks.
Questions about saying cracks
How do you pronounce cracks?
Say KRAKS. The American pronunciation is /kræks/. In British English it is /kræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cracks?
Cracks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say cracks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kræks/ and the British form is /kræks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.