How to pronounce Crosby
Say it like KRAWZ-bee. Crosby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWZ).
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- KRAWZ
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Crosby
American and British speakers say Crosby in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔzbi/ in the US and /ˈkrɒzbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROZ-bee.
What does Crosby mean?
- A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside (OS grid ref SJ3198).
Where does Crosby come from?
From Old Norse kross (“cross”) + býr (“settlement”).
Questions about saying Crosby
How do you pronounce Crosby?
Say KRAWZ-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔzbi/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒzbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Crosby?
Crosby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWZ). Broken into parts: KRAWZ · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say Crosby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔzbi/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒzbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.