How to pronounce crickets
Say it like KRIK-uts. Crickets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK).
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- KRIK
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crickets 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crickets
American and British speakers say crickets in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪkəts/ in the US and /ˈkrɪkɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIK-its.
What does crickets mean?
- plural of cricket. How to pronounce cricket
- Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.“to hear crickets”
- Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.
Questions about saying crickets
How do you pronounce crickets?
Say KRIK-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪkəts/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪkɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crickets?
Crickets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK). Broken into parts: KRIK · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say crickets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪkəts/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪkɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.