How to Pronounce Crake

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crake”

"crake" has 2 syllables: crak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does crake mean?

noun

  1. Any of several birds of the family Rallidae that have short bills.

verb

  1. To cry out harshly and loudly, like a crake.

Words that rhyme with crake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

railcraikcracticidcrankbird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crake"?▾

"Crake" has 2 syllables: crak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crake" is /ˈkɹeɪk/.

What does "crake" mean?▾

Crake: Any of several birds of the family Rallidae that have short bills.

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