How to Pronounce Cracker

To pronounce "cracker", say CRACK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cracker”

"cracker" has 2 syllables: crack-er. It rhymes with slacker and tracker, if that helps it stick.

What does cracker mean?

noun

A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).
A short piece of twisted string tied to the end of a whip that creates the distinctive sound when the whip is thrown or cracked.

Synonyms

biscuit black hat black-hat hacker hacker corn-cracker honky peckerwood redneck

Words that rhyme with cracker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slacker tracker knacker hacker backer lacquer packer smacker lacker attacker racker macher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cracker"?▾

"Cracker" has 2 syllables: crack · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cracker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cracker" is /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/.

What does "cracker" mean?▾

Cracker: A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).

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