How to pronounce cruces
Say it like KROO-seez. Cruces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cruces. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KROO
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cruces
American and British speakers say cruces in essentially the same way: /ˈkrusiz/ in the US and /ˈkruːsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-seez.
What does cruces mean?
- plural of crux How to pronounce crux
Questions about saying cruces
How do you pronounce cruces?
Say KROO-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrusiz/. In British English it is /ˈkruːsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruces?
Cruces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say cruces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrusiz/ and the British form is /ˈkruːsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.