How many syllables in "cruel"?

"cruel" has 2 âm tiết (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.

Hướng dẫn âm tiết

2 Âm tiết

"cruel": 2 âm tiết.

Âm tiết:cru·el

Trọng âm chính

CRU-el(cru · el)● ○

Stress in "cruel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkruːəl⁄

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IPAˈkruːəl

Âm tiếtcru·el

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How many syllables in "cruel"?: "cruel" has 2 âm tiết (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.