How to pronounce cruciferous
Say it like kroo-SIF-uh-rus. Cruciferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- kroo
- SIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruciferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cruciferous
American and British speakers say cruciferous in essentially the same way: /kruˈsɪfərəs/ in the US and /kruːˈsɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kroo-SIF-uh-rus.
What does cruciferous mean?
- Of or relating to the crucifer plants or products from these plants; of the family Cruciferae, the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.
- Bearing a cross.
Where does cruciferous come from?
From Late Latin crucifer (“cross-bearing”) + -ous.
Words that rhyme with cruciferous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruciferous.
Questions about saying cruciferous
How do you pronounce cruciferous?
Say kroo-SIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /kruˈsɪfərəs/. In British English it is /kruːˈsɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruciferous?
Cruciferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: kroo · SIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say cruciferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kruˈsɪfərəs/ and the British form is /kruːˈsɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.