Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

criss-cross

/kɹˈɪskɹˈɔs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: criss-cross
IPA: /kɹˈɪskɹˈɔs/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of crisscross.

adj

Alternative spelling of crisscross.

adv

Alternative spelling of crisscross.

verb

Alternative spelling of crisscross.

Example Sentences

"The Borinage coalfield around Mons is another attractive area for the railway enthusiast; it is rather like South Lancashire, with its gently undulating landscape studded with slag heaps and pithead gear and criss-crossed by railway lines and tramways."

Inflected Forms

criss-crosses (plural) more criss-cross (comparative) most criss-cross (superlative) criss-crosses (present, singular) criss-crossing (participle, present) criss-crossed (participle, past) criss-crossed (past)

Phrases

criss-cross applesauce

Rhymes With

across loss cross sauce cos toss moss dos gloss mos lacrosse ros

Questions

How do you pronounce criss-cross?: The recorded pronunciation is /kɹˈɪskɹˈɔs/.
What does criss-cross mean?: Alternative spelling of crisscross.

How to pronounce criss-cross

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