How to pronounce cyclocross
Say it like SY-kloh-kros. Cyclocross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kloh
- kros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclocross pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- krosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclocross
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-kloh-kros.
What does cyclocross mean?
- A form of bicycle racing consisting of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles and requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike whilst navigating the obstruction and remount in one motion.
Where does cyclocross come from?
From cycle + -o- + cross (country).
Questions about saying cyclocross
How do you pronounce cyclocross?
Say SY-kloh-kros. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkloʊˌkrɑs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclocross?
Cyclocross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kloh · kros.
Is cyclocross pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkrɒs/ (SY-kloh-kros).