How to pronounce crosswordese
Say it like kros-wur-DEEZ. Crosswordese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEEZ).
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- kros
- wur
- DEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crosswordese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- DEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crosswordese
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kros-wur-DEEZ.
What does crosswordese mean?
- The jargon of crossword puzzle clues or answers, often consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words.
Where does crosswordese come from?
From crossword + -ese.
Words that rhyme with crosswordese
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Questions about saying crosswordese
How do you pronounce crosswordese?
Say kros-wur-DEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɑswɝˈdiz/. In British English it is /ˌkrɒswɜːˈdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crosswordese?
Crosswordese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEEZ). Broken into parts: kros · wur · DEEZ.
Is crosswordese pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkrɒswɜːˈdiːz/ (kros-wur-DEEZ).