How to pronounce crusading
Say it like kroo-SAY-ding. Crusading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- kroo
- SAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusading 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crusading
American and British speakers say crusading in essentially the same way: /kruˈseɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /kruːˈseɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kroo-SAY-ding.
What does crusading mean?
- present participle and gerund of crusade How to pronounce crusade
Words that rhyme with crusading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crusading.
Questions about saying crusading
How do you pronounce crusading?
Say kroo-SAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /kruˈseɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /kruːˈseɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusading?
Crusading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: kroo · SAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say crusading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kruˈseɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /kruːˈseɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.