How to Pronounce "nutcracker"
word
ˈnətˌkɹækɝ
NUHT-krak-er
nˈʌtkɹækɐ
NUT-krak-uh
Definition
A tool used to break open the hard shell of nuts. It can also refer to a wooden decorative figure used at Christmas or the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnətˌkɹækɝ
British English
nˈʌtkɹækɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUHT-krak-er
UK
NUT-krak-uh
Listen in Context
I need a nutcracker to open this walnut.
The nutcracker is on the kitchen table.
Have you ever seen 'The Nutcracker' ballet?
Every Christmas, my family puts a wooden nutcracker by the fireplace.