How to pronounce crucifixion
Say it like kroo-sih-FIK-shun. Crucifixion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIK).
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- kroo
- sih
- FIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crucifixion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crucifixion
American and British speakers say crucifixion in essentially the same way: /ˌkrusɪˈfɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kroo-sih-FIK-shun.
What does crucifixion mean?
- An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.“Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.”
- The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
- An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.“The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.”
Where does crucifixion come from?
From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō.
Words that rhyme with crucifixion
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Questions about saying crucifixion
How do you pronounce crucifixion?
Say kroo-sih-FIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrusɪˈfɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crucifixion?
Crucifixion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIK). Broken into parts: kroo · sih · FIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say crucifixion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkrusɪˈfɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.