How to Pronounce Cross-legged

To pronounce "cross-legged", say CROSSL-egg-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

CROSSL-egg-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “cross-legged”

"cross-legged" has 3 syllables: crossl-egg-ed.

What does cross-legged mean?

adjective

  1. Having one leg over and across the other.
  2. Having one ankle over and across the other, and the knees far apart.

adverb

  1. In a cross-legged position

Synonyms

Indian stylecriss-cross applesaucepretzel styletailor-fashiontailorwise

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Related words

cross-armedone-leggedleggedmultileggedone-footedthree-leggedtwo-footedbadger-legged

Frequently asked questions

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

"Cross-legged" has 3 syllables: crossl · egg · ed.

What does "cross-legged" mean?▾

Cross-legged: Having one leg over and across the other.

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