How to pronounce crusades
Say it like kroo-SAYDZ. Crusades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYDZ).
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- kroo
- SAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusades 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.
- SAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crusades
American and British speakers say crusades in essentially the same way: /kruˈseɪdz/ in the US and /kruːˈseɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kroo-SAYDZ.
What does crusades mean?
- plural of crusade How to pronounce crusade
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crusade How to pronounce crusade
Words that rhyme with crusades
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crusades.
Questions about saying crusades
How do you pronounce crusades?
Say kroo-SAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /kruˈseɪdz/. In British English it is /kruːˈseɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusades?
Crusades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYDZ). Broken into parts: kroo · SAYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say crusades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kruˈseɪdz/ and the British form is /kruːˈseɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.