How to pronounce crossings
Say it like KRAW-singz. Crossings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crossings. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAW
- singz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossings 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.
- singzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crossings
American and British speakers say crossings in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-ingz.
What does crossings mean?
- plural of crossing How to pronounce crossing
Questions about saying crossings
How do you pronounce crossings?
Say KRAW-singz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossings?
Crossings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · singz.
Do Americans and Brits say crossings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.