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creek
Definition:
(nou) a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) (nou) any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma
Phonetic Transcription:
kriːk
Examples:
Pleas check the location of the Chickamauga creek entering the TN river.
The creek joins with the Colo River at the upper reaches of the Colo Gorge.
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Common mistakes of creek pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "creek" with a short "e" sound, like in "bed." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /kriːk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound.
- Ignoring the ending consonant: A common mistake is to drop the final "k" sound, saying "cree." The correct pronunciation includes the hard "k" sound, /kriːk/. Tip: Practice saying "creek" slowly, emphasizing the "k."
- Confusing "creek" with "creak": Some confuse "creek" with "creak," which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "Creak" is pronounced /kriːk/ in US and UK English. Tip: Remember that "creek" refers to water, while "creak" refers to a sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "CREEK" instead of the correct /kriːk/. Both US and UK English have the same stress pattern. Tip: Always stress the single syllable in "creek."
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Some speakers may overly roll the "r" in "creek," making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is smooth, /kriːk/, without excessive emphasis on "r." Tip: Relax your tongue when saying "creek."