How to pronounce critter
Say it like KRIT-er. Critter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT).
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- KRIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Critter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of critter
- 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: KRIT-uh.
What does critter mean?
- A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.
- A small locomotive used in an industrial setting.
Where does critter come from?
First attested 1815, from a dialectal pronunciation of creature.
Words that rhyme with critter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of critter.
Questions about saying critter
How do you pronounce critter?
Say KRIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in critter?
Critter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT). Broken into parts: KRIT · er.
Is critter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɪtə/ (KRIT-uh).