How to pronounce crucify
Say it like KROO-suh-fy. Crucify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- suh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crucify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crucify
American and British speakers say crucify in essentially the same way: /ˈkrusəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-suh-fy.
What does crucify mean?
- To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
- To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.“After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.”
- To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.“West Ham beat Manchester City five nil–they crucified them!”
Where does crucify come from?
From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.
Questions about saying crucify
How do you pronounce crucify?
Say KROO-suh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrusəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crucify?
Crucify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · suh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say crucify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrusəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkruːsəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.