How to pronounce crosspiece
Say it like KRAW-spees. Crosspiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- spees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosspiece 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.
- speesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crosspiece
American and British speakers say crosspiece in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔˌspis/ in the US and /ˈkrɒˌspiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-pees.
What does crosspiece mean?
- A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
- A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.
Where does crosspiece come from?
From cross- + piece.
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Questions about saying crosspiece
How do you pronounce crosspiece?
Say KRAW-spees. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌspis/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌspiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosspiece?
Crosspiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · spees.
Do Americans and Brits say crosspiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔˌspis/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒˌspiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.