How to pronounce crosswind
Say it like KROS-wind. Crosswind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkrɑswɪnd/KROS-wind
UK British/ˈkrɒswɪnd/KROS-wind
- KROS
- wind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosswind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- windKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crosswind
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROS-wind.
What does crosswind mean?
noun
- A wind blowing across a line of travel, especially perpendicularly.
Where does crosswind come from?
From cross- + wind.
Questions about saying crosswind
How do you pronounce crosswind?
Say KROS-wind. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑswɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒswɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosswind?
Crosswind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROS). Broken into parts: KROS · wind.
Is crosswind pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkrɒswɪnd/ (KROS-wind).