How to Pronounce Brutal

To pronounce "brutal", say BRUT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹuːtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɹuːtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brutal”

"brutal" has 2 syllables: brut-al. It rhymes with futile and utile, if that helps it stick.

What does brutal mean?

adjective

  1. Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel
  2. Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.

Synonyms

barbariccold-bloodedsavagevicious

Antonyms

gentlekind

Words that rhyme with brutal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

futileutiletootlerootlepootlefootlelutealbutylscutalbootlesutile

Related words

viciousharshbarbaroussavagehardcruelinhumaneunkind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brutal"?▾

"Brutal" has 2 syllables: brut · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "brutal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brutal" is /ˈbɹuːtəl/.

What does "brutal" mean?▾

Brutal: Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel

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