How to Pronounce Cretic

To pronounce "cretic", say CRET-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹiː.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹiː.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cretic”

"cretic" has 2 syllables: cret-ic. It rhymes with acetic and rhetic, if that helps it stick.

What does cretic mean?

noun

  1. A verse of this kind.

adjective

  1. Using or relating to a metrical pattern of poetry where each foot is composed of three syllables, the first and third of which are stressed and the second is unstressed. This pattern is very rare in English poetry.

Synonyms

amphimacer

Words that rhyme with cretic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aceticrheticmetictheticceticdetickretick

Related words

catalecticcadencedchoriccatoeciccriterionalcrockettedcrebrouscerric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cretic"?▾

"Cretic" has 2 syllables: cret · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "cretic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cretic" is /ˈkɹiː.tɪk/.

What does "cretic" mean?▾

Cretic: A verse of this kind.

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