To pronounce "cruelty", say CRUELTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/
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noun
"Cruelty" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "cruelty" is /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/.
Cruelty: An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
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