How to pronounce "cross examine" in English
cros·se·xa·mine
Hear native speakers say cross examine in context across real video clips
for citizens in our communities in having the skill to, you might say, cross examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects. examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cross examine”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
cros
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
se
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
xa
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
mine
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "cross examine" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“the skill to, you might say, cross examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“examination it was very funny thing that the invigilator he just cross examine”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“didn't question them; we didn't cross examine; we listened.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“cross examine the witnesses brought against you.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cross examine”
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the skill to, you might say, cross examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects.
Hear it in context: “cross examine”
40 clipsThe English word “cross examine”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (cros · se · xa · mine). Grammatically, “cross examine” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 40 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cross examine” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @54:24
“for citizens in our communities in having the skill to, you might say, cross examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects. examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @12:59
“qualifying examiner examination and at that time when I enter for the examination it was very funny thing that the invigilator he just cross examine and say that are you really here for the job and he asked he cross verified me my”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @11:46
“to know that when we spoke to homeless people, homeless women, we didn't examine them; we didn't question them; we didn't cross examine; we listened. And so there were a lot of contradictions. And I also didn't record what they said mainly because they wouldn't let me. It made people”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @5:40
“you didn’t it would be pretty hard to put up a good defense, and you must be able to cross examine the witnesses brought against you. Probably most important, you have the right to an attorney, although according to the”
Definition & Meaning: “cross examine”
- To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given.
- To question a trial witness who has already been questioned by the other side.
Example Sentences (2)
- “the skill to, you might say, cross examine the experts, especially around infrastructure projects.”
- “examination it was very funny thing that the invigilator he just cross examine”
Pronounce: “cross examine”
- Syllables:
- cros · se · xa · mine
- Hear it in context
- cross examine
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cross examine" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cross examine" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cross examine
How many syllables are in “cross examine”?
“cross examine” has 4 syllables: cros · se · xa · mine.
What does “cross examine” mean?
To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given.
How can I hear “cross examine” used in real sentences?
This page has 40 real-world video examples of “cross examine” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cross examine”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).