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How to pronounce:
crack
Definition:
(nou) a long narrow opening (nou) a narrow opening (nou) a long narrow depression in a surface (nou) a sudden sharp noise (nou) a chance to do something (nou) witty remark (nou) a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts (nou) a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive (nou) a usually brief attempt (nou) the act of cracking something
Phonetic Transcription:
kræk
Examples:
The crack is analogous to opening the box.
The first to crack the watermelon open wins.
He opened the door a hair and peeked through the crack.
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Common mistakes of crack pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "crack" with a long vowel sound, like "kreak." This is incorrect. In both US and UK English, it should be pronounced /kræk/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, similar to "cat."
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "r" sound, making it sound like "cak." This can happen in accents where "r" is less pronounced. The correct pronunciation is /kræk/. Tip: Practice saying "car" to strengthen the "r" sound before the "ack."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers might stress the wrong syllable, saying "CRACK" instead of the correct /kræk/. This can change the meaning or make the word sound unfamiliar. Tip: Remember "crack" is a single syllable, so the stress is always on the first sound.
- Overemphasizing the final consonant: Learners sometimes pronounce "crack" with a heavy emphasis on the "k," leading to "crackk." The accurate pronunciation is /kræk/ with a softer ending. Tip: Practice saying "back" and "track" to get comfortable with the ending sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "crack" with "track" or "crack" with "crack up." While they share sounds, they have different meanings and pronunciations. "Crack" is pronounced /kræk/. Tip: Use context to differentiate and practice in sentences for clarity.