How to Pronounce "crack the door"
expression
KRAK-thuh-DOR
KRAK-thuh-DAW
Definition
To open the door just a little, so it is not fully closed or fully open.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ
British English
kɹˈæk/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAK-thuh-DOR
UK
KRAK-thuh-DAW
Listen in Context
Can you crack the door? It's hot in here.
Please crack the door so the cat can come in.
He always cracks the door when he sleeps.
If you crack the door, you can still hear the kids playing.