How to Pronounce "crucifixion"
word
ˌkɹusɪˈfɪkʃən
kroo-sih-FIK-shun
kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪkʃən
kroo-si-FIK-shun
Definition
The act of killing someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially used as a form of execution in ancient times. Most famously, it refers to the death of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɹusɪˈfɪkʃən
British English
kɹˈuːsɪfˌɪkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kroo-sih-FIK-shun
UK
kroo-si-FIK-shun
Listen in Context
The crucifixion of Jesus is an important event in Christian history.
Crucifixion was a method of execution in ancient Rome.
Artists have painted many scenes of the crucifixion.
Some people visit churches to see images of the crucifixion.