How to pronounce cro
Say it like KROH. Cro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH.
What does cro mean?
- Synonym of bro (“a male comrade or friend”).
- Synonym of marijuana.
Where does cro come from?
From c- (“Crip”) + bro.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cro
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Words that sound like cro
Questions about saying cro
How do you pronounce cro?
Say KROH. The American pronunciation is /kroʊ/. In British English it is /krəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cro?
Cro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROH.
Is cro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /krəʊ/ (KROH).
What words sound the same as cro?
Cro sounds the same as crow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.