How to Pronounce Cricket

To pronounce "cricket", say CRICK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cricket”

"cricket" has 2 syllables: crick-et. It rhymes with thicket and picket, if that helps it stick.

What does cricket mean?

noun

  1. An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.
  2. A wooden footstool.

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Words that rhyme with cricket

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thicketpicketticketwicket

Related words

grasshopperbloodpredatorgollypredatorymatchhockeybushcricket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cricket"?▾

"Cricket" has 2 syllables: crick · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "cricket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cricket" is /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/.

What does "cricket" mean?▾

Cricket: An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

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