How to pronounce crocuses
Say it like KROH-kyoo-siz. Crocuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- kyoo
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocuses 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.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crocuses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-kyoo-siz.
What does crocuses mean?
- plural of crocus How to pronounce crocus
Questions about saying crocuses
How do you pronounce crocuses?
Say KROH-kyoo-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊkjusɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊkjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocuses?
Crocuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · kyoo · siz.
Is crocuses 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 /ˈkrəʊkjuːsɪz/ (KROH-kyoo-siz).