How to pronounce crosstown
Say it like KRAW-stown. Crosstown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
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- KRAW
- stown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosstown 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.
- stownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of crosstown
American and British speakers say crosstown in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔˌstaʊn/ in the US and /ˈkrɒˌstaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-town.
What does crosstown mean?
- Extending across a city or town.
- Connecting different areas of a city or town without passing through downtown.
- Situated at the other end of town.“The football team beat our crosstown rivals last night.”
- To the other side of a city or town.
Where does crosstown come from?
From cross- + town.
Questions about saying crosstown
How do you pronounce crosstown?
Say KRAW-stown. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌstaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌstaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosstown?
Crosstown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · stown.
Do Americans and Brits say crosstown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔˌstaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒˌstaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.