How to pronounce crossroads
Say it like KRAWS-rohdz. Crossroads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- rohdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossroads 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.
- rohdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crossroads
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROS-rohdz.
What does crossroads mean?
- plural of crossroad How to pronounce crossroad
- A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
- A centrally located position.
- A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
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Questions about saying crossroads
How do you pronounce crossroads?
Say KRAWS-rohdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌrəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossroads?
Crossroads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · rohdz.
Is crossroads 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 /ˈkrɒsˌrəʊdz/ (KROS-rohdz).