How to pronounce craic
Say it like KRAK. Craic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce craic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craic 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.
American vs British pronunciation of craic
American and British speakers say craic in essentially the same way: /kræk/ in the US and /kræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAK.
What does craic mean?
- Often preceded by the: amusement, fun, especially through enjoyable company; also, pleasant conversation.
Where does craic come from?
Variant of crack, respelled after Irish craic (itself a borrowing from English).
Words that rhyme with craic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craic.
Words that sound like craic
Questions about saying craic
How do you pronounce craic?
Say KRAK. The American pronunciation is /kræk/. In British English it is /kræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craic?
Craic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAK.
Do Americans and Brits say craic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kræk/ and the British form is /kræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as craic?
Craic sounds the same as crack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.