How to Pronounce Cross-talk

To pronounce "cross-talk", say CROSST-alk — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

CROSST-alk

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💡 Tip for remembering “cross-talk”

"cross-talk" has 2 syllables: crosst-alk.

What does cross-talk mean?

noun

  1. Undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit; undesired coupling between circuits.
  2. The situation where one or more components of a signal transduction pathway affect another pathway.

Synonyms

xiangsheng

Related words

crosstalkwalky-talkycouplingstaticeavesdropping

Frequently asked questions

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

"Cross-talk" has 2 syllables: crosst · alk.

What does "cross-talk" mean?▾

Cross-talk: Undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit; undesired coupling between circuits.

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