How do you pronounce "crucifixion"?

In American English: /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ (kroos-i-FIKSH-uhn). In British English: /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪkʃən/ (KR-oos-if-iksh). In Canadian English: /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ (kroos-i-FIKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪkʃən/ (KR-oos-if-iksh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ (kroos-i-FIKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪkʃən/ (KR-oos-if-iksh).

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crucifixion

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/ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

kroos-i-FIKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kruːscru·ɪci·fɪkʃfix·ənion

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