How to Pronounce "crossfire"
word
ˈkɹɔsˌfaɪɹ/, /ˈkɹɔsfaɪɹ
KRAWS-fy-er
kɹˈɒsfaɪə
kros-FY-uh
Definition
The situation when bullets are being fired from two or more directions so that people or things in the middle are in danger; also, being caught between two opposing forces, opinions, or arguments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɔsˌfaɪɹ/, /ˈkɹɔsfaɪɹ
British English
kɹˈɒsfaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAWS-fy-er
UK
kros-FY-uh
Listen in Context
The journalists were caught in the crossfire during the battle.
He was injured in the crossfire.
Civilians should avoid the crossfire.
I got stuck in the crossfire between their argument.