Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

cranky

How many syllables in cranky?

  2 syllables

Divide cranky into syllables:   crank-y
Stressed syllable in cranky:   crank-y
How to pronounce cranky:   krang-kee
How to say cranky:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"cranky." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 03 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why cranky is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Pop Quiz
Is moose plural?

Take the Plural Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for cranky


2 syllables
  • crabby
  • grouchy
  • peevish
  • touchy
  • crusty
  • grumpy
  • ratty
3 syllables
4 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Flower has 2 syllables.
Flour only has 1 syllable!
!Learn Why
Grammar
How do you write a
quote within a quote?
?Learn Here

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with cranky

2 syllables
  • frankie
  • hankie
  • lanky
  • Yankee
  • hankey
  • hanky
  • skanky
Ever Wonder
when you should use
Your and You're?
Find Out Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!