How to pronounce cruciform
Say it like KROO-sih-form. Cruciform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- sih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruciform 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cruciform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-sih-fawm.
What does cruciform mean?
- Having the shape of a cross.
- A cross shape in DNA; a Holliday junction.
- Any emblem in the shape of a cross.
Where does cruciform come from?
From Latin crux (“cross”) + -iform.
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Questions about saying cruciform
How do you pronounce cruciform?
Say KROO-sih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrusɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈkruːsɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruciform?
Cruciform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · sih · form.
Is cruciform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkruːsɪfɔːm/ (KROO-sih-fawm).