How to pronounce nutcrackers
Say it like NUHT-krak-erz. Nutcrackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- krak
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutcrackers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- krakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nutcrackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUHT-krak-uz.
What does nutcrackers mean?
- plural of nutcracker How to pronounce nutcracker
Questions about saying nutcrackers
How do you pronounce nutcrackers?
Say NUHT-krak-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtˌkrækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtˌkrækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutcrackers?
Nutcrackers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · krak · erz.
Is nutcrackers 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 /ˈnʌtˌkrækəz/ (NUHT-krak-uz).