How to pronounce cruse
Say it like KROOZ. Cruse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cruse
American and British speakers say cruse in essentially the same way: /kruz/ in the US and /kruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROOZ.
What does cruse mean?
- An oil lamp; a crusy.
Where does cruse come from?
From Middle English crouse, from Old English crūse (“jar, cruse”), from Proto-West Germanic *krūsā, from Proto-Germanic *krūsǭ, *krūsaz (“jar, pot, collar, jug”).
Words that rhyme with cruse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruse.
Words that sound like cruse
Questions about saying cruse
How do you pronounce cruse?
Say KROOZ. The American pronunciation is /kruz/. In British English it is /kruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruse?
Cruse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cruse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kruz/ and the British form is /kruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cruse?
Cruse sounds the same as cruise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.