English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Criterion Pronunciation
Criterion is pronounced kry-TI-ree-uhn, IPA /kraɪˈtɪriən/.
kry-TI-ree-uhn
US /kraɪˈtɪriən/ · UK /kraɪˈtiərɪən/
Syllables: kry · TI · ree · uhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A standard by which something is judged or decided.
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Criterion in a Sentence
- Cost was the only criterion that mattered.
- Each criterion is scored out of ten.
- They added a fourth criterion to the list.
Common Mispronunciations of Criterion
Not kry-TI-ree-ON
An ion at the close is one quick ree-uhn, not a separate on with a round vowel in it.
Not KRY-tee-ree-uhn
Four beats with the second one carrying it, and the opening kry stays quick.
Tip: The word is Greek, from kriterion, a means of judging, which is why the plural is criteria rather than criterions.
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