How to Pronounce Cruellest

To pronounce "cruellest", say CRUELL-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

CRUELL-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “cruellest”

"cruellest" has 2 syllables: cruell-est. It rhymes with individualist and duelist, if that helps it stick.

What does cruellest mean?

adjective

  1. Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

    “The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.”

  2. Harsh; severe.

Synonyms

brutalsadistic

Antonyms

merciful

Words that rhyme with cruellest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

individualistduelistdualistduellist

Related words

gravestseveresttoughestworstbrutaldreadfulmercilessghastly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cruellest"?▾

"Cruellest" has 2 syllables: cruell · est.

What does "cruellest" mean?▾

Cruellest: Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

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