How to Pronounce "crucifying"
word
ˈkɹusəˌfaɪ
KROO-suh-fy-ing
kɹˈuːsɪfˌaɪɪŋ
kROO-sih-fy-ing
Definition
Causing someone to die by nailing or tying them to a cross; also used figuratively to mean harshly criticizing or punishing someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹusəˌfaɪ
British English
kɹˈuːsɪfˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-suh-fy-ing
UK
kROO-sih-fy-ing
Listen in Context
The Romans were crucifying prisoners as punishment.
They were crucifying him for his mistakes.
The newspapers are crucifying the politician after the scandal.
I can't believe they're crucifying her over one mistake.