How do you pronounce "across"?

In American English: /əˈkrɔs/ (uh-KRAWS). In British English: /əkɹˈɒs/ (uhkr-OS). In Canadian English: /əˈkrɔs/ (uh-KRAWS). In Australian English: /əkɹˈɒs/ (uhkr-OS).

Is "across" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkrɔs/ (uh-KRAWS), while in British English it's /əkɹˈɒs/ (uhkr-OS).

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/əˈkrɔs/

uh-KRAWS

Syllable Breakdown

əacr·krɔsoss

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Last updated: 2026-02-12