How to pronounce cruisy
Say it like KROO-zee. Cruisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruisy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cruisy
American and British speakers say cruisy in essentially the same way: /ˈkruzi/ in the US and /ˈkruːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-zee.
What does cruisy mean?
- Suitable to listen to when driving leisurely.
- Leisurely.
- Suitable for finding sexual partners (especially for gay men).
Where does cruisy come from?
From cruise + -y.
Words that rhyme with cruisy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruisy.
Questions about saying cruisy
How do you pronounce cruisy?
Say KROO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruzi/. In British English it is /ˈkruːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruisy?
Cruisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say cruisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruzi/ and the British form is /ˈkruːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.