How to pronounce crinklecritter
Say it like KRING-kul-krit-er. Crinklecritter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING).
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- KRING
- kul
- krit
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinklecritter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kritGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crinklecritter
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- 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: KRINGKL-krit-uh.
What does crinklecritter mean?
- Synonym of diapercritter (“an anthropomorphic creature or full-body suit made entirely out of a single (fully absorbent) diaper”).
Where does crinklecritter come from?
From crinkle (“to rustle”) + critter (“a creature; an animal”), because such creatures would likely make a crinkling sound as they moved.
Questions about saying crinklecritter
How do you pronounce crinklecritter?
Say KRING-kul-krit-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪŋkəlˌkrɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪŋklˌkrɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinklecritter?
Crinklecritter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING). Broken into parts: KRING · kul · krit · er.
Is crinklecritter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkrɪŋklˌkrɪtə/ (KRINGKL-krit-uh).