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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cross
  • 6 letters
Syllables
a-cross: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-CROSS.
Pronunciation
/əˈkrɔs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide across into syllables?

across divides as a-cross. a-cross: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in across?

Across has 2 syllables (a-cross).

Which syllable is stressed in across?

The stressed syllable in across is cross. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-CROSS.

How do you pronounce across?

/əˈkrɔs/ in American English.