How to Pronounce Cruising

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cruising”

"cruising" has 2 syllables: cruis-ing. It rhymes with musing and amusing, if that helps it stick.

What does cruising mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Sailing about without an exact destination, usually for pleasure.

    “Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s.”

  2. Walking or driving about a locality in search of a casual sex partner, especially among gay males.

    “There was a fair amount of cruising going on at the gay party.”

Words that rhyme with cruising

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musingamusingbruisingperusingaccusingconfusingsousingdiffusingdefusingboozingchoosingexcusing

Related words

sailsailingaseaboatingboatrachelnavigatingpaths

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cruising"?▾

"Cruising" has 2 syllables: cruis · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cruising"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cruising" is /ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/.

What does "cruising" mean?▾

Cruising: To sail about, especially for pleasure.

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