How to Pronounce Bruises

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹuːzɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bruises”

"bruises" has 2 syllables: bruis-es. It rhymes with infuses and excuses, if that helps it stick.

What does bruises mean?

noun

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

verb

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.
To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.

Synonyms

contusion ecchymosis

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Words that rhyme with bruises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infuses excuses refuses ruses amuses abuses fuses cruises diffuses druses accuses loses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bruises"?▾

"Bruises" has 2 syllables: bruis · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bruises"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bruises" is /ˈbɹuːzɪz/.

What does "bruises" mean?▾

Bruises: 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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