How to pronounce crockery
Say it like KROK-uh-ree. Crockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK).
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- KROK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crockery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crockery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROK-uh-ree.
What does crockery mean?
- Crocks or earthenware vessels, especially domestic utensils, collectively.
- Dishes, plates, and similar tableware collectively, usually made of some ceramic material, used for serving food on and eating from.
Where does crockery come from?
From crocker (“(obsolete) potter”) + -ery (suffix with the sense ‘a class, group, or collection of’ forming nouns).
Words that rhyme with crockery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crockery.
Questions about saying crockery
How do you pronounce crockery?
Say KROK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑkəri/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crockery?
Crockery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROK). Broken into parts: KROK · uh · ree.
Is crockery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrɒkəri/ (KROK-uh-ree).