How to Pronounce Crosswords

To pronounce "crosswords", say CROSSW-ords — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

CROSSW-ords

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💡 Tip for remembering “crosswords”

"crosswords" has 2 syllables: crossw-ords. It rhymes with passwords and birds, if that helps it stick.

What does crosswords mean?

noun

  1. (games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

Synonyms

crossword puzzle

Words that rhyme with crosswords

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passwordsbirdswordscurdsgirdsthirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

crypticpuzzlessudokucruciverbalistbrainteasersacrosticsanagramscryptograms

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crosswords"?▾

"Crosswords" has 2 syllables: crossw · ords.

What does "crosswords" mean?▾

Crosswords: (games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

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