How to pronounce criminals
Say it like KRIM-uh-nulz. Criminals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of criminals
American and British speakers say criminals in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmənəlz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmɪnəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-ih-nulz.
What does criminals mean?
- plural of criminal How to pronounce criminal
Questions about saying criminals
How do you pronounce criminals?
Say KRIM-uh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmɪnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminals?
Criminals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say criminals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmənəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmɪnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.