How to pronounce cretin
Say it like KREE-tun. Cretin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cretin 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cretin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KREE-tun.
What does cretin mean?
- a person of subnormal intelligence
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cretin
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Questions about saying cretin
How do you pronounce cretin?
Say KREE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkritən/. In British English it is /ˈkriːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cretin?
Cretin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · tun.
Is cretin 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 /ˈkriːtən/ (KREE-tun).