How to Pronounce "come across"
expression
ˈkəm/ /əˈkɹɔs
KUHM uh-KRAWS
kˈʌm/ /əkɹˈɒs
KUM uh-KROSS
Definition
'Come across' means to find or meet something or someone by chance, or to give a certain impression to others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /əˈkɹɔs
British English
kˈʌm/ /əkɹˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM uh-KRAWS
UK
KUM uh-KROSS
Listen in Context
I came across an old photo of us yesterday.
She comes across as very friendly.
Did you come across my keys anywhere?
I came across this little café while walking downtown.