How to Pronounce Crackle

To pronounce "crackle", say CRACKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹækəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹækəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crackle”

"crackle" has 2 syllables: crackl-e. It rhymes with cackle and ramshackle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: crackel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crackle mean?

noun

  1. A fizzing, popping sound.
  2. A style of glaze giving the impression of many small cracks.

verb

  1. To make a fizzing, popping sound.

    “a crackling fire”

Words that rhyme with crackle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cackleramshackletackletabernaclejackalshacklehacklegracklequackleracalunshacklemackle

Related words

crunchcrepitationscranchfancycrepitatecracklewarescraunchsnap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crackle"?▾

"Crackle" has 2 syllables: crackl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crackle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crackle" is /ˈkɹækəl/.

What does "crackle" mean?▾

Crackle: A fizzing, popping sound.

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