How to Pronounce "a crick in your neck"
expression
uh KRIK in yer NEK
uh-KRIK in yaw NEK
Definition
A pain or stiffness in your neck, usually from sleeping in an awkward position or moving your head suddenly. It makes it difficult or uncomfortable to turn your head.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛk
British English
æɪ/ /kɹˈɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KRIK in yer NEK
UK
uh-KRIK in yaw NEK
Listen in Context
I woke up with a crick in my neck this morning.
She can't turn her head because of a crick in her neck.
Do some stretching if you have a crick in your neck.
I must have slept funny—now I've got a crick in my neck.