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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable cross
  • 5 letters
Syllables
cross has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/krɔs/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
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 cross into syllables?

cross divides as cross. cross has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in cross?

Cross has 1 syllable (cross).

Which syllable is stressed in cross?

The stressed syllable in cross is cross. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce cross?

/krɔs/ in American English.