How to pronounce crossing
Say it like KRAW-sing. Crossing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crossing
American and British speakers say crossing in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-ing.
What does crossing mean?
- traveling across
- a shallow area in a stream that can be forded
- a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect
Where does crossing come from?
By surface analysis, cross + -ing.
Questions about saying crossing
How do you pronounce crossing?
Say KRAW-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossing?
Crossing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say crossing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.