How to Pronounce Crosswise

To pronounce "crosswise", say CROSSW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

CROSSW-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “crosswise”

"crosswise" has 3 syllables: crossw-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does crosswise mean?

adjective

  1. Crossing; lying across

adverb

  1. Transversely; so as to lie across

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Words that rhyme with crosswise

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

transversaltransversecrosswaysacrosscross-sectionhorizontalcross-sectionalthwartwise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crosswise"?▾

"Crosswise" has 3 syllables: crossw · is · e.

What does "crosswise" mean?▾

Crosswise: Crossing; lying across

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