How to pronounce cruelties
Say it like KROOL-teez. Cruelties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROOL).
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- KROOL
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruelties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cruelties
American and British speakers say cruelties in essentially the same way: /ˈkrultiz/ in the US and /ˈkruːltiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROOL-teez.
What does cruelties mean?
- plural of cruelty How to pronounce cruelty
Questions about saying cruelties
How do you pronounce cruelties?
Say KROOL-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrultiz/. In British English it is /ˈkruːltiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruelties?
Cruelties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROOL). Broken into parts: KROOL · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say cruelties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrultiz/ and the British form is /ˈkruːltiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.