Comment prononcer « crook » en anglais
krʊk
KRUUK
Accent tonique principal : KRUUK
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « crook » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “crook”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KRUUK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "crook" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "crook" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "crook" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "crook" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "crook is" sounds like "crook-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "crook" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Crook. As humans, we are always seeking ways to be happy, often chasing outcomes”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“crook um thanks um so uh George W Bush in 2004”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“crook. Like in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, he and Tuco like steal from the state and then the”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“crook but then when SNL started to go so so wrong in the late 80s the government”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“crook you you are an intruder next stop throw off the circus is um the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“and Crook. It was given the designation Panza Kumwagon 6 Tiger. The Tiger was”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
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Crook. As humans, we are always seeking ways to be happy, often chasing outcomes
Écouter en contexte: “crook”
241 extraitsThe Anglais word “crook” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as krʊk (phonetic respelling: KRUUK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KRUUK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “crook” functions as a noun, verb, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 241 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “crook” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:55
“point. Crook. As humans, we are always seeking ways to be happy, often chasing outcomes and linking them to our happiness. I recall this beautiful verse”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @81:30
“a few years covering Latin America and for the record I'm not a crook um thanks um so uh George W Bush in 2004 won about 40% of the Latino vote John McCain uh won I think”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @71:45
“isn't like a good guy. He's like he's the protagonist, but he's usually a crook. Like in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, he and Tuco like steal from the state and then the he and Tuco like steal from the state and then the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @21:13
“less viable meaning he wasn't a crook but then when SNL started to go so so wrong in the late 80s the government so wrong in the late 80s the government”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @15:55
“he's trying to weather the Great Depression by hook or by crook you you are an intruder next stop throw off the circus is um the circus is possibly particularly in that kind of story or film a wonderful”
Définition et signification: “crook”
- A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.
- A bending of the knee; a genuflection.
- To bend, or form into a hook.
- To become bent or hooked.
- Bad, unsatisfactory, not up to standard.
- Ill, sick.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “She held the baby in the crook of her arm.”
- “He crooked his finger toward me.”
- “Crook. As humans, we are always seeking ways to be happy, often chasing outcomes”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “crook”
- Pronunciation:
- KRUUK
- Syllabes:
- KRUUK
- Written Hyphenation:
- crook
- Accent tonique principal :
- KRUUK
- IPA:
- krʊk
- Écouter en contexte
- crook
Mots qui riment avec “crook”
-ʊkMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "crook" (⁄krʊk⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « crook »
Comment prononcer « crook » en anglais ?
« crook » se prononce ⁄krʊk⁄ (KRUUK). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « crook » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « crook » se trouve sur « KRUUK ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « crook » ?
A bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.
Comment écouter « crook » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 241 exemples vidéo de « crook » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “crook”?
Single-syllable words like "crook" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "crook" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.