How to pronounce crustose
Say it like KRUUS-tohs. Crustose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUS).
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- KRUUS
- tohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crustose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of crustose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRUUS-tohs.
What does crustose mean?
- Of a lichen, growing tightly appressed to the substrate.
Where does crustose come from?
Borrowed from Latin crustōsus (“with a hard crust”).
Questions about saying crustose
How do you pronounce crustose?
Say KRUUS-tohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʊstoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkrʊstəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crustose?
Crustose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUS). Broken into parts: KRUUS · tohs.
Is crustose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrʊstəʊs/ (KRUUS-tohs).