To pronounce "criss-cross", say CRISSCR-oss — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
criss-cross
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"criss-cross" has 2 syllables: crisscr-oss. It rhymes with cross and gloss, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Criss-cross" has 2 syllables: crisscr · oss.
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