How to pronounce kritik
Say it like krih-TEEK. Kritik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK).
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- krih
- TEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kritik 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.
- TEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kritik
American and British speakers say kritik in essentially the same way: /krɪˈtik/ in the US and /krɪˈtiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-TEEK.
What does kritik mean?
- In formal debating, an argument that challenges a certain mindset or assumption made by the opposing team, often from the perspective of critical theory, rather than dealing directly with the topic under debate.
Where does kritik come from?
Borrowed from German Kritik.
Words that rhyme with kritik
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Words that sound like kritik
Questions about saying kritik
How do you pronounce kritik?
Say krih-TEEK. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈtik/. In British English it is /krɪˈtiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kritik?
Kritik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK). Broken into parts: krih · TEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say kritik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈtik/ and the British form is /krɪˈtiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kritik?
Kritik sounds the same as critique in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.