To pronounce "cross-purpose", say CROSSP-urp-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CROSSP-urp-os-e
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"cross-purpose" has 4 syllables: crossp-urp-os-e.
"Cross-purpose" has 4 syllables: crossp · urp · os · e.
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