How to pronounce crossbones
Say it like KRAWS-bohnz. Crossbones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- bohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossbones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bohnzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crossbones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROS-bohnz.
What does crossbones mean?
- A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.
Where does crossbones come from?
From cross + bones.
Questions about saying crossbones
How do you pronounce crossbones?
Say KRAWS-bohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsboʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsbəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossbones?
Crossbones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · bohnz.
Is crossbones 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 /ˈkrɒsbəʊnz/ (KROS-bohnz).