Start with the 'k' sound, made by touching the back of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
Move to the 'r' sound, by bringing the sides of the tongue up but not touching the top.
Finish with the 'ack' sound, opening your mouth wide.
cra-k (like 'crah-k')
car-ck (like 'car-ck')
cur-ack (like 'cur-ack')
Start with the 'k' sound, made by touching the back of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
Move to the 'r' sound, by bringing the sides of the tongue up but not touching the top.
Finish with the 'ack' sound, opening your mouth wide.
cra-k (like 'crah-k')
car-ck (like 'car-ck')
cur-ack (like 'cur-ack')
In some English accents, 'r' is softer and less pronounced.
Focus on the single syllable and keep a tight 'kr' blend.
It sounds like 'ack' in 'tack' or 'pack', with an open mouth.
A small break or line on a surface.
/ˈkrækəld/
Made a series of short, sharp noises
/ˈkrækər/
A type of snack
/ˈkræklɪŋ/
A crackling noise or sensation
- 'led' ending in crackled
- 'er' ending in cracker
- 'ling' ending in crackling
Listening to how native speakers pronounce it can improve your pronunciation.
Compare with words like 'track' or 'back' to master the ending.
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