How to pronounce crosscurrents
Say it like KRAW-skur-runts. Crosscurrents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- skur
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosscurrents 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.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crosscurrents
American and British speakers say crosscurrents in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənts/ in the US and /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-kur-runts.
What does crosscurrents mean?
- plural of crosscurrent How to pronounce crosscurrent
Questions about saying crosscurrents
How do you pronounce crosscurrents?
Say KRAW-skur-runts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənts/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosscurrents?
Crosscurrents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · skur · runts.
Do Americans and Brits say crosscurrents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔˌskɜrənts/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒˌskɜrənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.