How to pronounce cruel
CRU·el
"cruel" has 2 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable: CRU.
- Sounds like
- KROO-uhl
- IPA (American)
- /ˈkruəl/
- Rhythm
- DAAA-da
It can also be said
- krool /krul/
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