How to pronounce kretek
Say it like KRET-ek. Kretek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRET).
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- KRET
- ek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kretek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kretek
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRET-ek.
What does kretek mean?
- A cigarette containing clove as well as tobacco, originating from Indonesia.
Where does kretek come from?
Borrowed from Indonesian kretek, of onomatopoetic origin.
Questions about saying kretek
How do you pronounce kretek?
Say KRET-ek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛtɛk/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛtɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kretek?
Kretek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRET). Broken into parts: KRET · ek.
Is kretek pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkrɛtɛk/ (KRET-ek).