How to pronounce autocross
Say it like AW-toh-kros. Autocross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce autocross. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AW
- toh
- kros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocross pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- krosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of autocross
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-toh-kros.
What does autocross mean?
- A form of motorsport that tests the skill and speed of a driver over a course marked out with traffic cones
- To take part in this sport.
Where does autocross come from?
From auto- (“automobile”) + cross(-country).
Questions about saying autocross
How do you pronounce autocross?
Say AW-toh-kros. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌkrɑs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəʊˌkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocross?
Autocross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · kros.
Is autocross pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɔːtəʊˌkrɒs/ (AW-toh-kros).