How to pronounce critiques
Say it like krih-TEEKS. Critiques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEKS).
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- krih
- TEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Critiques pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of critiques
American and British speakers say critiques in essentially the same way: /krɪˈtiks/ in the US and /krɪˈtiːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-TEEKS.
What does critiques mean?
- plural of critique How to pronounce critique
- third-person singular simple present indicative of critique How to pronounce critique
Questions about saying critiques
How do you pronounce critiques?
Say krih-TEEKS. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈtiks/. In British English it is /krɪˈtiːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in critiques?
Critiques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEKS). Broken into parts: krih · TEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say critiques the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈtiks/ and the British form is /krɪˈtiːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.