How to pronounce criteria
Say it like kry-TEER-ee-uh. Criteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEER).
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- kry
- TEER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criteria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TEERSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of criteria
American and British speakers say criteria in essentially the same way: /kraɪˈtɪriə/ in the US and /kraɪˈtɪəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kry-TEER-ee-uh.
What does criteria mean?
- plural of criterion How to pronounce criterion
Words that rhyme with criteria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of criteria.
Questions about saying criteria
How do you pronounce criteria?
Say kry-TEER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /kraɪˈtɪriə/. In British English it is /kraɪˈtɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criteria?
Criteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEER). Broken into parts: kry · TEER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say criteria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kraɪˈtɪriə/ and the British form is /kraɪˈtɪəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.