How to pronounce crit
Say it like KRIT. Crit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crit
American and British speakers say crit in essentially the same way: /krɪt/ in the US and /krɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIT.
What does crit mean?
- Criticism.
- Critique.
- A proponent of critical legal studies.
- To attack with a critical hit.
- Haematocrit.
Where does crit come from?
From criticism, critique, critical, criterium, and critical hit, by shortening.
Words that rhyme with crit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crit.
Questions about saying crit
How do you pronounce crit?
Say KRIT. The American pronunciation is /krɪt/. In British English it is /krɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crit?
Crit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRIT.
Do Americans and Brits say crit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪt/ and the British form is /krɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.