How many syllables in "cruel"?

"cruel" has 2 음절 (cru - el).

How to divide "cruel"?

"cruel" divides into 2 parts: cru · el.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cru... el) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"cruel": 2 음절.

음절:cru·el

제1강세

CRU-el(cru · el)● ○

Stress in "cruel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkruːəl⁄

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IPAˈkruːəl

음절cru·el

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How many syllables in "cruel"?: "cruel" has 2 음절 (cru - el).
How to divide "cruel"?: "cruel" divides into 2 parts: cru · el.
Where is the stress in "cruel"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cruel"?: Say each syllable slowly (cru... el) and listen on SayItVid.