How to pronounce crossmember
Say it like KRAW-smem-ber. Crossmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- smem
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossmember 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.
- smemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crossmember
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROS-mem-buh.
What does crossmember mean?
- A transverse structural support.
- A beam lying crosswise; a rail.
Where does crossmember come from?
From cross- + member.
Questions about saying crossmember
How do you pronounce crossmember?
Say KRAW-smem-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌsmɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌsmɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossmember?
Crossmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · smem · ber.
Is crossmember 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 /ˈkrɒˌsmɛmbə/ (KROS-mem-buh).