How to pronounce critique
Say it like kruh-TEEK. Critique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK).
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- kruh
- TEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Critique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of critique
American and British speakers say critique in essentially the same way: /krəˈtik/ in the US and /krɪˈtiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-TEEK.
What does critique mean?
- an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
- a serious examination and judgment of something“constructive criticism is always appreciated”
- appraise critically“She reviews books for the New York Times”“Please critique this performance”
Where does critique come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French critique, from New Latin critica (“critique”), feminine of criticus (“critical”); see critic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with critique
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Questions about saying critique
How do you pronounce critique?
Say kruh-TEEK. The American pronunciation is /krəˈtik/. In British English it is /krɪˈtiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in critique?
Critique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK). Broken into parts: kruh · TEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say critique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krəˈtik/ and the British form is /krɪˈtiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.