How do you pronounce "crossroads"?

In American English: /ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/ (KRAWS-rohdz). In British English: /kɹˈɒsɹəʊdz/ (KR-osr). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/ (KRAWS-rohdz). In Australian English: /kɹˈɒsɹəʊdz/ (KR-osr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/ (KRAWS-rohdz), while in British English it's /kɹˈɒsɹəʊdz/ (KR-osr).

How to Pronounce "crossroads"

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crossroads

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/ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/

KRAWS-rohdz

Syllable Breakdown

krɔscross·roʊdzroads

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