How to pronounce crossed
Say it like KRAWST. Crossed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAWST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of crossed
American and British speakers say crossed in essentially the same way: /krɔst/ in the US and /krɒst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROST.
What does crossed mean?
- placed crosswise“spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers”“crossed forks”
- (of a check) marked for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it
Words that rhyme with crossed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crossed.
Questions about saying crossed
How do you pronounce crossed?
Say KRAWST. The American pronunciation is /krɔst/. In British English it is /krɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossed?
Crossed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAWST.
Do Americans and Brits say crossed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɔst/ and the British form is /krɒst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.