How to pronounce crosses
Say it like KRAW-siz. Crosses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crosses
American and British speakers say crosses in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-iz.
What does crosses mean?
- plural of cross How to pronounce cross
- plural of crosse How to pronounce crosse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cross How to pronounce cross
Questions about saying crosses
How do you pronounce crosses?
Say KRAW-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosses?
Crosses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say crosses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.