How to pronounce crosscurrent
Say it like KRAW-skur-runt. Crosscurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- skur
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosscurrent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- skurGive this part a little weight.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crosscurrent
American and British speakers say crosscurrent in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənt/ in the US and /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-kur-runt.
What does crosscurrent mean?
- A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.
- A current in a body of water running counter to the main current or direction of travel.
- A situation in which there are conflicting opinions.
Where does crosscurrent come from?
From cross- + current.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying crosscurrent
How do you pronounce crosscurrent?
Say KRAW-skur-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosscurrent?
Crosscurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · skur · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say crosscurrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.