How to Pronounce “critical”
word
/ˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ/
KRI-di-kuhl
/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
KRI-ti-kuhl
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ/
British English
/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRI-di-kuhl
UK
KRI-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
He gets critical whenever someone suggests a different way to do things.
Good timing is critical here, so wait for my signal.
Water is critical for human life.
The patient is in critical condition.