How to pronounce crosswise
Say it like KRAW-swyze. Crosswise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
- KRAW
- swyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosswise 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.
- swyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crosswise
American and British speakers say crosswise in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔˌswaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrɒˌswaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-wyze.
What does crosswise mean?
- crossing; lying across
- transversely; so as to lie across
Where does crosswise come from?
From Middle English croswyse, crose wyse, equivalent to cross + -wise.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- across
- crossways
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying crosswise
How do you pronounce crosswise?
Say KRAW-swyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔˌswaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒˌswaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosswise?
Crosswise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · swyze.
Do Americans and Brits say crosswise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔˌswaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒˌswaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.