How to Pronounce Crossing

To pronounce "crossing", say CROSS-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crossing”

"crossing" has 2 syllables: cross-ing. It rhymes with tossing and bossing, if that helps it stick.

What does crossing mean?

verb

  1. To make or form a cross.
  2. To move relatively.

noun

  1. An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
  2. A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.

adjective

  1. Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.

Synonyms

cross-fertilizecrossbreed

Words that rhyme with crossing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tossingbossingglossingflossingsaucingmossingcrisscrossinglossingrossing

Related words

intersectioncrossroadcrosswalkcrosswayfordcrosswisetransversaltransverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crossing"?▾

"Crossing" has 2 syllables: cross · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "crossing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crossing" is /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/.

What does "crossing" mean?▾

Crossing: To make or form a cross.

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