How to pronounce cruelest
Say it like KROO-lust. Cruelest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruelest 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.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cruelest
American and British speakers say cruelest in essentially the same way: /ˈkruləst/ in the US and /ˈkruːləst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-lust.
What does cruelest mean?
- superlative form of cruel: most cruel How to pronounce cruel
Questions about saying cruelest
How do you pronounce cruelest?
Say KROO-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruləst/. In British English it is /ˈkruːləst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruelest?
Cruelest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say cruelest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruləst/ and the British form is /ˈkruːləst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.