To pronounce "cross-fertilize", say CROSSF-ert-il-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CROSSF-ert-il-iz-e
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"cross-fertilize" has 5 syllables: crossf-ert-il-iz-e.
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"Cross-fertilize" has 5 syllables: crossf · ert · il · iz · e.
Cross-fertilize: To undergo (or cause to undergo) cross-fertilization.
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