How to pronounce cruzado
Say it like kroo-ZAH-doh. Cruzado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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US American/ˌkruˈzɑdoʊ/kroo-ZAH-doh
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- kroo
- ZAH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruzado pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does cruzado mean?
noun
- The monetary unit of Brazil from 1986 to 1990.
- An old monetary unit of Portugal in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- An old monetary unit of Castile in the 14th century.
Where does cruzado come from?
From Portuguese cruzado.
Words that rhyme with cruzado
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Questions about saying cruzado
How do you pronounce cruzado?
Say kroo-ZAH-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkruˈzɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruzado?
Cruzado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: kroo · ZAH · doh.