How to pronounce creaked
Say it like KREEKT. Creaked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creaked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of creaked
American and British speakers say creaked in essentially the same way: /krikt/ in the US and /kriːkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREEKT.
What does creaked mean?
- simple past and past participle of creak How to pronounce creak“The old wooden floor creaked as he paced across the room.”
Words that rhyme with creaked
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Questions about saying creaked
How do you pronounce creaked?
Say KREEKT. The American pronunciation is /krikt/. In British English it is /kriːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creaked?
Creaked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say creaked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krikt/ and the British form is /kriːkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.