How to pronounce crusaders
Say it like kroo-SAY-derz. Crusaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- kroo
- SAY
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusaders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crusaders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kroo-SAY-duz.
What does crusaders mean?
- plural of crusader How to pronounce crusader
Questions about saying crusaders
How do you pronounce crusaders?
Say kroo-SAY-derz. The American pronunciation is /kruˈseɪdɚz/. In British English it is /kruːˈseɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusaders?
Crusaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: kroo · SAY · derz.
Is crusaders 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 /kruːˈseɪdəz/ (kroo-SAY-duz).