How to Pronounce Cross-examination

To pronounce "cross-examination", say CROSS-ex-am-in-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CROSS-ex-am-in-at-ion

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"cross-examination" has 6 syllables: cross-ex-am-in-at-ion.

What does cross-examination mean?

noun

  1. The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined. See examination.

Related words

interrogationinterrogateexaminationquestioningcrosscross-examinedcross-examininggrilling

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

"Cross-examination" has 6 syllables: cross · ex · am · in · at · ion.

What does "cross-examination" mean?▾

Cross-examination: The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined. See examination.

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