How do you pronounce "creak"?

In American English: /ˈkriːk/ (KREEK). In British English: /kɹˈiːk/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkriːk/ (KREEK). In Australian English: /kɹˈiːk/ (KR).

Is "creak" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkriːk/ (KREEK), while in British English it's /kɹˈiːk/ (KR).

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creak

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/ˈkriːk/

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Syllable Breakdown

kriːkcreak

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