How to Pronounce Bruised

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɹuːzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bruised”

"bruised" has 2 syllables: bruis-ed. It rhymes with bemused and enthused, if that helps it stick.

What does bruised mean?

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.

Words that rhyme with bruised

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bemusedenthusedconfusedsousedmusedinfusedsuffusedabusedperusedfusedrefusedamused

Related words

contusedcontusionedhurtinjuredwoundedachyafflictedbattered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bruised"?▾

"Bruised" has 2 syllables: bruis · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bruised"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bruised" is /bɹuːzd/.

What does "bruised" mean?▾

Bruised: 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.

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