How to pronounce crossbows
Say it like KRAWS-bohz. Crossbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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US American/ˈkrɔsˌboʊz/KRAWS-bohz
UK British/ˈkrɒsˌbəʊz/KROS-bohz
- KRAWS
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossbows 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.
- bohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crossbows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROS-bohz.
What does crossbows mean?
noun
- plural of crossbow How to pronounce crossbow
Questions about saying crossbows
How do you pronounce crossbows?
Say KRAWS-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossbows?
Crossbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · bohz.
Is crossbows 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 /ˈkrɒsˌbəʊz/ (KROS-bohz).