How to pronounce crossroad
Say it like KRAWS-rohd. Crossroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- rohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossroad 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.
- rohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crossroad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROS-rohd.
What does crossroad mean?
- A crossroads (place where one road crosses another).
- A road that crosses another.
Where does crossroad come from?
From cross + road.
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Questions about saying crossroad
How do you pronounce crossroad?
Say KRAWS-rohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌroʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossroad?
Crossroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · rohd.
Is crossroad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd/ (KROS-rohd).