How to pronounce creaker
Say it like KREE-ker. Creaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of creaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KREE-kuh.
What does creaker mean?
- One who, or that which, creaks.
- Alternative form of krieker (“pectoral sandpiper”).
Where does creaker come from?
From creak + -er.
Words that rhyme with creaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creaker.
Questions about saying creaker
How do you pronounce creaker?
Say KREE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkriːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creaker?
Creaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · ker.
Is creaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkriːkə/ (KREE-kuh).