To pronounce "crueler", say CRUEL-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
crueler
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CRUEL-er
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"crueler" has 2 syllables: cruel-er. It rhymes with jeweler and fueler, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: crueller — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Crueler" has 2 syllables: cruel · er.
Crueler: Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
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