To pronounce "cross-wires", say CROSSW-ir-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cross-wires
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CROSSW-ir-es
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"cross-wires" has 3 syllables: crossw-ir-es.
"Cross-wires" has 3 syllables: crossw · ir · es.
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