How to Pronounce Critic

To pronounce "critic", say CRIT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “critic”

"critic" has 2 syllables: crit-ic. It rhymes with diacritic and granitic, if that helps it stick.

What does critic mean?

noun

  1. A person who appraises the works of others.
  2. A specialist in judging works of art.

verb

  1. To criticise.

noun

  1. The art of criticism.
  2. An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.

Words that rhyme with critic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diacriticgraniticparalyticanalyticdendriticcatalyticneriticarthriticporphyritichemolyticparasiticelectrolytic

Related words

carpercritiquecriticalcriticismcriticallyspokesmanspokespersonanalyst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "critic"?▾

"Critic" has 2 syllables: crit · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "critic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "critic" is /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/.

What does "critic" mean?▾

Critic: A person who appraises the works of others.

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