To pronounce "cross-fertilization", say CROSSF-ert-il-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cross-fertilization
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CROSSF-ert-il-iz-at-ion
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"cross-fertilization" has 6 syllables: crossf-ert-il-iz-at-ion.
"Cross-fertilization" has 6 syllables: crossf · ert · il · iz · at · ion.
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