How to Pronounce Bruise

To pronounce "bruise", say BRUIS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bruise”

"bruise" has 2 syllables: bruis-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: brews, bruse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bruise mean?

noun

  1. A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
  2. A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

verb

  1. To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
  2. To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.

Synonyms

contusionecchymosis

Words that rhyme with bruise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

contusioncontusewoundbulgeabrasiongrazelumpscratch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bruise"?▾

"Bruise" has 2 syllables: bruis · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bruise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bruise" is /bɹuːz/.

What does "bruise" mean?▾

Bruise: A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

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