How to pronounce crisscrossing
Say it like KRIS-kraw-sing. Crisscrossing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- kraw
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crisscrossing 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.
- krawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crisscrossing
American and British speakers say crisscrossing in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪˌskrɔsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrɪˌskrɒsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-kros-ing.
What does crisscrossing mean?
- present participle and gerund of crisscross How to pronounce crisscross
- A crisscross pattern.
Questions about saying crisscrossing
How do you pronounce crisscrossing?
Say KRIS-kraw-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪˌskrɔsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪˌskrɒsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crisscrossing?
Crisscrossing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · kraw · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say crisscrossing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪˌskrɔsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪˌskrɒsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.