How to pronounce cruising
Say it like KROO-zing. Cruising 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 cruising. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KROO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cruising
American and British speakers say cruising in essentially the same way: /ˈkruzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkruːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-zing.
What does cruising mean?
- Sailing about without an exact destination, especially for pleasure.“Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s.”
- Driving around without an exact destination, as a social activity.“Cruising was a popular pastime for teens in this area at the time.”
- Walking unsteadily while holding onto objects such as furniture and walls: a stage in the development of ambulation (unassisted walking), typically occurring around age 10 months.“Cruising is a fun stage for the baby, even though there are going to be some mild falls and crying during the course of it.”
- present participle and gerund of cruise How to pronounce cruise
Where does cruising come from?
By surface analysis, cruise + -ing.
Words that rhyme with cruising
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruising.
Questions about saying cruising
How do you pronounce cruising?
Say KROO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruising?
Cruising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say cruising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkruːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.