How to Pronounce "crankiness"
word
ˈkræŋkɪnəs
KRANG-ki-nuhs
ˈkræŋkɪnəs
KRANG-ki-nuhs
Definition
Crankiness is the state of being easily annoyed, irritable, or in a bad mood. It usually describes temporary feelings, especially in children or tired people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkræŋkɪnəs
British English
ˈkræŋkɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRANG-ki-nuhs
UK
KRANG-ki-nuhs
Listen in Context
His crankiness in the morning makes it hard to talk to him.
The baby's crankiness was because he was tired.
Too much noise can cause crankiness in children.
A cup of coffee usually takes away my crankiness.