How to pronounce becross
Say it like bih-KRAWS. Becross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS).
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- bih
- KRAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becross pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of becross
American and British speakers say becross in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkrɔs/ in the US and /bɪˈkrɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KROS.
What does becross mean?
- To mark with the sign of the cross.
- To surround or decorate with crosses.
Where does becross come from?
From be- + cross. Compare Saterland Frisian bekjuusje (“to becross”), West Frisian bekruse (“to becross”), Dutch bekruisen (“to becross”), German Low German bekrüzen, bekrüzigen (“to becross”), German bekreuzen, bekreuzigen (“to becross”).
Words that rhyme with becross
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of becross.
Questions about saying becross
How do you pronounce becross?
Say bih-KRAWS. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkrɔs/. In British English it is /bɪˈkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becross?
Becross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: bih · KRAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say becross the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkrɔs/ and the British form is /bɪˈkrɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.