How to pronounce cruet
Say it like KROO-it. Cruet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cruet
American and British speakers say cruet in essentially the same way: /ˈkruɪt/ in the US and /ˈkruːɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-it.
What does cruet mean?
- A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper, for use at a dining table.
- A stand for these containers.
- A small vessel used to hold wine or water for the Eucharist.
Where does cruet come from?
From Middle English, from Anglo-Norman cruet, diminutive of Old French crue (“an earthen pot”), from Old Saxon krūka.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cruet
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Questions about saying cruet
How do you pronounce cruet?
Say KROO-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkruːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruet?
Cruet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · it.
Do Americans and Brits say cruet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkruːɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.