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