How to pronounce crikey
Say it like KRY-kee. Crikey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crikey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crikey
American and British speakers say crikey in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪki/ in the US and /ˈkraɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-kee.
What does crikey mean?
- An exclamation of astonishment.“Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!”
Where does crikey come from?
Euphemistic substitute for Christ, perhaps a corruption of Christ King.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with crikey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crikey.
Questions about saying crikey
How do you pronounce crikey?
Say KRY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪki/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crikey?
Crikey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say crikey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪki/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.