How to pronounce crosse
Say it like KROS. Crosse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosse 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.
American vs British pronunciation of crosse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROS.
What does crosse mean?
- A lacrosse stick.
Where does crosse come from?
From French crosse (“stick”), of Germanic origin.
Words that rhyme with crosse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crosse.
Questions about saying crosse
How do you pronounce crosse?
Say KROS. The American pronunciation is /krɑs/. In British English it is /krɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosse?
Crosse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROS.
Is crosse 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 /krɒs/ (KROS).