How to Pronounce "lean across"
expression
ˈɫin/ /əˈkɹɔs
LEEN uh-KRAWSS
lˈiːn/ /əkɹˈɒs
leen uh-KROSS
Definition
To move your upper body or whole body over or past something by bending at the waist or stretching, usually to reach something on the other side.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫin/ /əˈkɹɔs
British English
lˈiːn/ /əkɹˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEN uh-KRAWSS
UK
leen uh-KROSS
Listen in Context
Please don't lean across the table during dinner.
He had to lean across to reach the salt.
Don't lean across other people to get your food.
She leaned across the counter to whisper something to the cashier.