How to Pronounce "cretins"
word
ˈkɹitən
KREE-tuhnz
kɹˈɛtɪnz
kRET-inz
Definition
An insulting word for people considered very stupid or foolish. Used as a strong, offensive insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹitən
British English
kɹˈɛtɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KREE-tuhnz
UK
kRET-inz
Listen in Context
They called the rude boys cretins.
Don't listen to the cretins in class.
Some people act like real cretins when they're angry.
Ignore those cretins—they don't know what they're talking about.