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How to pronounce:
across
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkrɒs
Examples:
This is not invariable across the run.
The beck runs across the common southwards.
The border runs horizontally across the middle of the screen.
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Common mistakes of across pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-CROSS" instead of "a-CROSS" (/əˈkrɔs/ in US and /əˈkrɒs/ in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing "across" with a long "a" sound, like "a-cros" (/əˈkrɑs/) is common. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "about" when saying "across."
- Omitting the "r": Some may pronounce "across" as "a-coss" (/əˈkɒs/), dropping the "r" sound. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "r" clearly, as it is integral to the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Saying "across" with an elongated "o" sound, like "a-croooos" (/əˈkroʊs/), is a mistake. Tip: Use a short "o" sound, similar to "loss," to pronounce "across" correctly.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners might say "a-cros-s" (/əˈkrɔs/) instead of "across," adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Practice saying "across" as a single syllable to avoid this mistake.