How do you pronounce "crucifix"?

In American English: /ˈkruːsəˌfɪks/ (KROOS-uh-fiks). In British English: /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪks/ (KR-oos-if). In Canadian English: /ˈkruːsəˌfɪks/ (KROOS-uh-fiks). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪks/ (KR-oos-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkruːsəˌfɪks/ (KROOS-uh-fiks), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪks/ (KR-oos-if).

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crucifix

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/ˈkruːsəˌfɪks/

KROOS-uh-fiks

Syllable Breakdown

kruːscru·əci·fɪksfix

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