How to Pronounce Cretin

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹɛtɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cretin”

"cretin" has 2 syllables: cret-in. It rhymes with beaten and neaten, if that helps it stick.

What does cretin mean?

noun

  1. A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism.
  2. (by extension) An idiot.

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Words that rhyme with cretin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beatenneatenmeetenwheatenzeatinsweeteneatenunbeatencreatinwheatonkreatinfleeten

Related words

imbecilechangelingmoronidiothalf-witretardgoitrousdope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cretin"?▾

"Cretin" has 2 syllables: cret · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "cretin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cretin" is /ˈkɹɛtɪn/.

What does "cretin" mean?▾

Cretin: A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism.

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