How to pronounce crosscut
Say it like KRAWS-kut. Crosscut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosscut 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.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crosscut
American and British speakers say crosscut in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔskʌt/ in the US and /ˈkrɒskʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-kut.
What does crosscut mean?
- A crosswise cut.
- A shortcut.
- An instance of filmic crosscutting.
- To cut across something.
- To cut (wood, lumber) across the grain.
- To cut repeatedly between two concurrent scenes.
Where does crosscut come from?
From cross- + cut.
Questions about saying crosscut
How do you pronounce crosscut?
Say KRAWS-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔskʌt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒskʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosscut?
Crosscut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say crosscut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔskʌt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒskʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.