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How to pronounce recross

Say it like ree-KRAWS. Recross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS).

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US American/riˈkrɔs/ree-KRAWS
UK British/riˈkrɒs/ree-KROS
  • ree
  • KRAWS
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Recross pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of recross

American and British speakers say recross in essentially the same way: /riˈkrɔs/ in the US and /riˈkrɒs/ in the UK.

British respelling: ree-KROS.

What does recross mean?

noun
  1. An examination of a witness, following redirect, by the opposing party.
verb
  1. To cross again.

Where does recross come from?

From re- + cross.

Words that rhyme with recross

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recross.

Questions about saying recross

How do you pronounce recross?

Say ree-KRAWS. The American pronunciation is /riˈkrɔs/. In British English it is /riˈkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in recross?

Recross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: ree · KRAWS.

Do Americans and Brits say recross the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkrɔs/ and the British form is /riˈkrɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).