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