How to pronounce cruciate
Say it like KROO-shee-ut. Cruciate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- shee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruciate 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cruciate
American and British speakers say cruciate in essentially the same way: /ˈkruʃiət/ in the US and /ˈkruːʃiət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-shee-ut.
What does cruciate mean?
- In the form of a cross.
- Overlapping or crossing.
Where does cruciate come from?
From Latin cruciatus.
Questions about saying cruciate
How do you pronounce cruciate?
Say KROO-shee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruʃiət/. In British English it is /ˈkruːʃiət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruciate?
Cruciate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · shee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say cruciate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruʃiət/ and the British form is /ˈkruːʃiət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.