How to pronounce crewel
Say it like KROO-ul. Crewel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crewel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KROO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crewel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crewel
American and British speakers say crewel in essentially the same way: /ˈkruəl/ in the US and /ˈkruːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-ul.
What does crewel mean?
- Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
- To make (embroidery) using the crewel method.
Where does crewel come from?
Of unknown origin; earlier forms include crule, crewle, and croole.
Words that rhyme with crewel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crewel.
Words that sound like crewel
Questions about saying crewel
How do you pronounce crewel?
Say KROO-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruəl/. In British English it is /ˈkruːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crewel?
Crewel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say crewel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruəl/ and the British form is /ˈkruːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as crewel?
Crewel sounds the same as cruel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.