How to Pronounce Creaking

To pronounce "creaking", say CREAK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “creaking”

"creaking" has 2 syllables: creak-ing. It rhymes with seeking and shrieking, if that helps it stick.

What does creaking mean?

verb

  1. To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.
  2. To produce a creaking sound with.

noun

  1. A noise that creaks.

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Words that rhyme with creaking

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seekingshriekingfreakingreekingtweakingspeakingsneakingstreakingleakingwreakingcritiquing

Related words

creakyscreakynoisycrickcreakercrepitationsqueakingcrackliness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "creaking"?▾

"Creaking" has 2 syllables: creak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "creaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "creaking" is /ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/.

What does "creaking" mean?▾

Creaking: To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.

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