To pronounce "over-cruel", say OV-ercr-uel — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
over-cruel
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OV-ercr-uel
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"over-cruel" has 3 syllables: ov-ercr-uel.
"Over-cruel" has 3 syllables: ov · ercr · uel.
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