How to Pronounce "crux"
word
ˈkɹəks
KRUHKS
kɹˈʌks
KRUKS
Definition
The most important or central part of an issue, problem, or argument; the essential or decisive point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹəks
British English
kɹˈʌks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRUHKS
UK
KRUKS
Listen in Context
The crux of the problem is communication.
We discussed many things, but the crux is trust.
Finding the crux of the argument is important in debate.
Here’s the crux: if we don’t act now, it’ll be too late.