How to pronounce crosier
Say it like KROH-zher. Crosier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosier 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crosier
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-zee-uh.
What does crosier mean?
- A staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.
- A young fern frond, before it has unrolled.
Where does crosier come from?
From Middle English; originally referring to the staff bearer, from a merger of Old French words crocier (“bearer of a cross”) and croisier (“one who bears or has to do with a cross”), ultimately from Latin crux (“cross”).
Words that rhyme with crosier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crosier.
Words that sound like crosier
Questions about saying crosier
How do you pronounce crosier?
Say KROH-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosier?
Crosier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · zher.
Is crosier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkrəʊziə/ (KROH-zee-uh).
What words sound the same as crosier?
Crosier sounds the same as crozier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.