How to pronounce cruor
Say it like KROO-er. Cruor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cruor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-uh.
What does cruor mean?
- The clotted portion of coagulated blood, containing the coloring matter; gore.
Where does cruor come from?
Borrowed from Latin cruor (“blood”).
Questions about saying cruor
How do you pronounce cruor?
Say KROO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruər/. In British English it is /ˈkruːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruor?
Cruor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · er.
Is cruor 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 /ˈkruːə/ (KROO-uh).