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How to pronounce crosser

Say it like KRAW-ser. Crosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).

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US American/ˈkrɔsɚ/KRAW-ser
UK British/ˈkrɒsə/KROS-uh
  • KRAW
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Crosser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of crosser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KROS-uh.

What does crosser mean?

noun
  1. Someone who crosses; agent noun of cross
adjective
  1. comparative form of cross: more cross How to pronounce cross

Where does crosser come from?

From cross (verb) + -er.

Words that rhyme with crosser

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crosser.

Questions about saying crosser

How do you pronounce crosser?

Say KRAW-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in crosser?

Crosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · ser.

Is crosser pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɒsə/ (KROS-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).