How to pronounce crisscrossed
Say it like KRIS-krawst. Crisscrossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- krawst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crisscrossed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krawstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of crisscrossed
American and British speakers say crisscrossed in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪˌskrɔst/ in the US and /ˈkrɪˌskrɒst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-krost.
What does crisscrossed mean?
- Marked by lines crossing in two or more directions.
- simple past and past participle of crisscross How to pronounce crisscross
Questions about saying crisscrossed
How do you pronounce crisscrossed?
Say KRIS-krawst. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪˌskrɔst/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪˌskrɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crisscrossed?
Crisscrossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · krawst.
Do Americans and Brits say crisscrossed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪˌskrɔst/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪˌskrɒst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.