How to pronounce crucified
Say it like KROO-suh-fyde. Crucified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- suh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crucified 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crucified
American and British speakers say crucified in essentially the same way: /ˈkrusəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-suh-fyde.
What does crucified mean?
- simple past and past participle of crucify How to pronounce crucify
- that has been subject to crucifixion
Questions about saying crucified
How do you pronounce crucified?
Say KROO-suh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrusəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crucified?
Crucified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · suh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say crucified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrusəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.