How to pronounce crosshaul
Say it like KROS-hawl. Crosshaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS).
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- KROS
- hawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosshaul 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.
- hawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of crosshaul
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROS-hawl.
What does crosshaul mean?
- The transportation of goods away from a locality while similar goods are simultaneously transported into the same locality, often resulting in inefficiencies.
- A method of shifting cargo or rigging by moving it across rather than along the length of a vessel.
- To transport goods away from a locality while similar goods are simultaneously transported into the same locality, often resulting in inefficiencies.
Where does crosshaul come from?
From cross- + haul.
Questions about saying crosshaul
How do you pronounce crosshaul?
Say KROS-hawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑshɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒshɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosshaul?
Crosshaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS). Broken into parts: KROS · hawl.
Is crosshaul 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 /ˈkrɒshɔːl/ (KROS-hawl).