How to pronounce crosspieces
Say it like KRAWS-pee-suz. Crosspieces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- pee
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosspieces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crosspieces
American and British speakers say crosspieces in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsˌpisəz/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsˌpiːsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-pee-suz.
What does crosspieces mean?
- plural of crosspiece How to pronounce crosspiece
Questions about saying crosspieces
How do you pronounce crosspieces?
Say KRAWS-pee-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌpisəz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌpiːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosspieces?
Crosspieces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · pee · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say crosspieces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsˌpisəz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsˌpiːsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.