How to pronounce crucifixes
Say it like KROO-suh-fik-siz. Crucifixes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- suh
- fik
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crucifixes 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.
- fikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crucifixes
American and British speakers say crucifixes in essentially the same way: /ˈkrusəˌfɪksɪz/ in the US and /ˈkruːsəˌfɪksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-suh-fik-siz.
What does crucifixes mean?
- plural of crucifix How to pronounce crucifix
Questions about saying crucifixes
How do you pronounce crucifixes?
Say KROO-suh-fik-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrusəˌfɪksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkruːsəˌfɪksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crucifixes?
Crucifixes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · suh · fik · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say crucifixes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrusəˌfɪksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkruːsəˌfɪksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.