How to pronounce crossbreed
Say it like KROS-breed. Crossbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS).
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- KROS
- breed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossbreed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- breedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crossbreed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROS-breed.
What does crossbreed mean?
- To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
- To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
- To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.
- An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.
Where does crossbreed come from?
From cross- + breed.
Questions about saying crossbreed
How do you pronounce crossbreed?
Say KROS-breed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑsˌbrid/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌbriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossbreed?
Crossbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS). Broken into parts: KROS · breed.
Is crossbreed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrɒsˌbriːd/ (KROS-breed).