How to pronounce crux
Say it like KRUHKS. Crux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crux
American and British speakers say crux in essentially the same way: /krʌks/ in the US and /krʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHKS.
What does crux mean?
- The basic, central, or essential point or feature.“The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished.”
- The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
- A puzzle or difficulty.
Where does crux come from?
Borrowed from Latin crux (“cross, wooden frame for execution”), possibly from the Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to turn, to bend”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with crux
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Questions about saying crux
How do you pronounce crux?
Say KRUHKS. The American pronunciation is /krʌks/. In British English it is /krʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crux?
Crux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say crux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌks/ and the British form is /krʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.