How to Pronounce Crux

To pronounce "crux", say CRUX — one syllable, IPA /kɹʌks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɹʌks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crux”

"crux" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flux and redux, if that helps it stick.

What does crux mean?

noun

  1. The basic, central, or essential point or feature.

    “The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished.”

  2. The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.

Synonyms

coregist

Words that rhyme with crux

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fluxreduxdeluxeinfluxstrixduxluxsucksfuckstuxducksshucks

Related words

substanceessencecrucialquidgistfactbasis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crux"?▾

"Crux" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crux"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crux" is /kɹʌks/.

What does "crux" mean?▾

Crux: The basic, central, or essential point or feature.

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