crossbenches

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What does crossbenches mean?

The seats in either house of the British parliament, or a similar assembly, used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the main opposition party.

How to pronounce crossbenches

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “crossbenches”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “crossbenches”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “crossbenches” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.