How to pronounce crickey
Say it like KRIK-ee. Crickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK).
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- KRIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crickey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crickey
American and British speakers say crickey in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪki/ in the US and /ˈkrɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIK-ee.
What does crickey mean?
- Alternative form of crikey.
Words that rhyme with crickey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crickey.
Questions about saying crickey
How do you pronounce crickey?
Say KRIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪki/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crickey?
Crickey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIK). Broken into parts: KRIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say crickey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪki/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.