How to Pronounce Cruises

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹuːzɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cruises”

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

What does cruises mean?

noun

  1. A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
  2. Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases.

verb

  1. To sail about, especially for pleasure.
  2. To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.

Words that rhyme with cruises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infusesbruisesexcusesrefusesrusesamusesabusesfusesdiffusesdrusesaccusesloses

Related words

sailcampaignsconsignmentsdispatchesexcursionsexpeditionsflightsmissions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cruises"?▾

"Cruises" has 2 syllables: cruis · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "cruises"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cruises" is /ˈkɹuːzɪz/.

What does "cruises" mean?▾

Cruises: A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

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