How many syllables in "crosswise"?

"crosswise" has 2 syllabes (cross - wise).

How to divide "crosswise"?

"crosswise" divides into 2 parts: cross · wise.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"crosswise": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:cross·wise

Accent principal

CROSS-wise(cross · wise)● ○

Stress in "crosswise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkrɔːs.waɪz⁄

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IPAˈkrɔːs.waɪz

Syllabescross·wise

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How many syllables in "crosswise"?: "crosswise" has 2 syllabes (cross - wise).
How to divide "crosswise"?: "crosswise" divides into 2 parts: cross · wise.
Where is the stress in "crosswise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "crosswise"?: Say each syllable slowly (cross... wise) and listen on SayItVid.