How to pronounce creaking
Say it like KREE-king. Creaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of creaking
American and British speakers say creaking in essentially the same way: /ˈkrikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkriːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-king.
What does creaking mean?
Words that rhyme with creaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creaking.
Questions about saying creaking
How do you pronounce creaking?
Say KREE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkriːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creaking?
Creaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say creaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkriːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.