How to pronounce crossborder
Say it like KRAWS-bor-der. Crossborder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- bor
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossborder 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crossborder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROS-baw-duh.
What does crossborder mean?
- Alternative spelling of cross-border.
- Alternative spelling of cross-border.
Questions about saying crossborder
How do you pronounce crossborder?
Say KRAWS-bor-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌbɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌbɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossborder?
Crossborder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · bor · der.
Is crossborder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɒsˌbɔːdə/ (KROS-baw-duh).