How to Pronounce “cross bow” in English
/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/
CROS·sbow
Stress: cros
Accent:
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Syllablescros·sbow
What does “cross bow” mean?
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NOUN
- A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
How to pronounce “cross bow”
- Syllables:
- cros · sbow
- Stress:
- cros — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /cros/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “cross bow”?
“cross bow” is pronounced /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ (cros · sbow). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “cross bow”?
“cross bow” has 2 syllables: cros · sbow.
Where is the stress in “cross bow”?
The primary stress in “cross bow” is on “CROS”.
What does “cross bow” mean?
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.