How to pronounce cretic
Say it like KREE-tik. Cretic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cretic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KREE
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cretic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KREE-tik.
What does cretic mean?
- Using or relating to a metrical pattern of poetry where each foot is composed of three syllables, the first and third of which are stressed and the second of which is unstressed.“The cretic pattern is very rare in English poetry.”
- A metrical foot of this kind.
Where does cretic come from?
From Latin creticus, "of Crete, Cretan", from Latin Creta, "Crete".
Questions about saying cretic
How do you pronounce cretic?
Say KREE-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkritɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkriːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cretic?
Cretic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · tik.
Is cretic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkriːtɪk/ (KREE-tik).