How to pronounce cracow
Say it like KRAK-ow. Cracow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK).
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- KRAK
- ow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cracow 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.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of cracow
American and British speakers say cracow in essentially the same way: /ˈkrækaʊ/ in the US and /ˈkrækaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK-ow.
What does cracow mean?
- Alternative form of crackow (“kind of shoe”).
Questions about saying cracow
How do you pronounce cracow?
Say KRAK-ow. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrækaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkrækaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cracow?
Cracow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAK). Broken into parts: KRAK · ow.
Do Americans and Brits say cracow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrækaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈkrækaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.