How to Pronounce Cross-country

To pronounce "cross-country", say CROSSC-ountry — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

13

Letters

CROSSC-ountry

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"cross-country" has 2 syllables: crossc-ountry.

What does cross-country mean?

noun

  1. A running sport popular in US high schools, colleges, etc. where participants race over varying terrain (e.g. golf courses, roads, etc.) in approximately 5- to 10-kilometre races. Abbreviated XC.
  2. A phase of the equestrian sport of three day eventing, which the horse and rider travel over varied terrain and jump natural obstacles.

adjective

  1. From one side of a country to the other.
  2. Across countryside.

Synonyms

cross-countries

Related words

off-roadskiskiingracecross-borderbottominterstatelong-distance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cross-country"?▾

"Cross-country" has 2 syllables: crossc · ountry.

What does "cross-country" mean?▾

Cross-country: A running sport popular in US high schools, colleges, etc. where participants race over varying terrain (e.g. golf courses, roads, etc.) in approximately 5- to 10-kilometre races. Abbreviated XC.

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