How many syllables in cruel?
Syllables in cruel
2 or 1
cru·el
Cruel has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say cruel
| Said as /ˈkɹuəl/ | 2 syllables, CRU-el · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /kɹul/ | 1 syllable · DUM |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 5 |
To count it yourself, say cruel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cru, el. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with cruel
Questions
- How many syllables are in cruel?
- Cruel has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
- How do you divide cruel into syllables?
- Cruel divides as cru-el.
- Which syllable is stressed in cruel?
- The first syllable (CRU-el).