How to pronounce cruiser
Say it like KROO-zer. Cruiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruiser 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cruiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-zuh.
What does cruiser mean?
- a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
- a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
- a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board
Where does cruiser come from?
From cruise + -er.
Words that rhyme with cruiser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruiser.
Questions about saying cruiser
How do you pronounce cruiser?
Say KROO-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruiser?
Cruiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · zer.
Is cruiser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkruːzə/ (KROO-zuh).