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How to Pronounce “cross bow” in English

/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

CROS·sbow

Stress: cros

Accent:

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IPA/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/
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.