How to pronounce creak
Say it like KREEK. Creak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of creak
American and British speakers say creak in essentially the same way: /krik/ in the US and /kriːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREEK.
What does creak mean?
- To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.
- To produce a creaking sound with.
- To suffer from strain or old age.
- The sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with creak
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Words that sound like creak
Questions about saying creak
How do you pronounce creak?
Say KREEK. The American pronunciation is /krik/. In British English it is /kriːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creak?
Creak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREEK.
Do Americans and Brits say creak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krik/ and the British form is /kriːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as creak?
Creak sounds the same as creek in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.