How to pronounce recruits
Say it like ruh-KROOTS. Recruits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOTS).
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- ruh
- KROOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recruits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of recruits
American and British speakers say recruits in essentially the same way: /rəˈkruts/ in the US and /rəˈkruːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-KROOTS.
What does recruits mean?
- plural of recruit How to pronounce recruit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recruit How to pronounce recruit
Words that rhyme with recruits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recruits.
Questions about saying recruits
How do you pronounce recruits?
Say ruh-KROOTS. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkruts/. In British English it is /rəˈkruːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recruits?
Recruits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOTS). Broken into parts: ruh · KROOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say recruits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈkruts/ and the British form is /rəˈkruːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.