How to pronounce cranked
Say it like KRANGKT. Cranked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRANGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRANGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cranked
American and British speakers say cranked in essentially the same way: /kræŋkt/ in the US and /kræŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRANGKT.
What does cranked mean?
- simple past and past participle of crank How to pronounce crank
- Formed with, or having, a bend or crank.
Questions about saying cranked
How do you pronounce cranked?
Say KRANGKT. The American pronunciation is /kræŋkt/. In British English it is /kræŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranked?
Cranked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRANGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say cranked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kræŋkt/ and the British form is /kræŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.