How to pronounce cricketer
Say it like KRIK-ih-ter. Cricketer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK).
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- KRIK
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cricketer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cricketer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIK-ih-tuh.
What does cricketer mean?
- A person who plays cricket.
Where does cricketer come from?
From cricket + -er.
Questions about saying cricketer
How do you pronounce cricketer?
Say KRIK-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪkɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪkɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cricketer?
Cricketer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK). Broken into parts: KRIK · ih · ter.
Is cricketer 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 /ˈkrɪkɪtə/ (KRIK-ih-tuh).